Bakersfield High vs Emerson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bakersfield High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,069 students
Emerson Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students
| Measure | Bakersfield High Bakersfield, California | Emerson Middle Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #974 of 1,343 | #1316 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14299 of 16,910 | #15257 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 3,069 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 3,069 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 7% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bakersfield High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 7.3).
- •Bakersfield High does better on math proficiency (19% vs 7%).
- •Bakersfield High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 21%).
- •Bakersfield High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 90.2%).
- •Emerson Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 25.8).
- •Bakersfield High is the larger school with 3,069 students compared with 813.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield High better than Emerson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bakersfield High ranks higher (25.4 vs 7.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bakersfield High and Emerson Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bakersfield High: 3,069. Emerson Middle: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bakersfield High and Emerson Middle rank in California?
Bakersfield High is 974th of 1,343 and Emerson Middle is 1316th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).