Bakersfield High vs Franklin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 828 m 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
Franklin Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
475 students
| Measure | Bakersfield High Bakersfield, California | Franklin Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #974 of 1,343 | #2196 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14299 of 16,910 | #28728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 3,069 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 3,069 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 50% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 25.4).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 19%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Bakersfield High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 88%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 25.8).
- •Bakersfield High is the larger school with 3,069 students compared with 475.
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 Franklin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary ranks higher (44.8 vs 25.4 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 Franklin Elementary?
About 828 m in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bakersfield High: 3,069. Franklin Elementary: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bakersfield High and Franklin Elementary rank in California?
Bakersfield High is 974th of 1,343 and Franklin Elementary is 2196th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).