Bakersfield High vs Pioneer Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 133 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
Pioneer Valley High
Santa Maria · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,080 students
| Measure | Bakersfield High Bakersfield, California | Pioneer Valley High Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #974 of 1,343 | #676 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14299 of 16,910 | #11955 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,069 | 3,080 |
| Enrollment | 3,069 | 3,080 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 28% |
| city | Bakersfield | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 25.4).
- •Pioneer Valley High does better on math proficiency (28% vs 19%).
- •Pioneer Valley High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Pioneer Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.9% vs 81.5%).
- •Pioneer Valley High does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 25.8).
- •Pioneer Valley High is the larger school with 3,080 students compared with 3,069.
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 Pioneer Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Valley High ranks higher (36.1 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 Pioneer Valley High?
About 133 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bakersfield High: 3,069. Pioneer Valley High: 3,080. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bakersfield High and Pioneer Valley High rank in California?
Bakersfield High is 974th of 1,343 and Pioneer Valley High is 676th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).