Bakersfield High vs San Marcos High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 300 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
San Marcos High
San Marcos · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,067 students
| Measure | Bakersfield High Bakersfield, California | San Marcos High San Marcos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #974 of 1,343 | #258 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14299 of 16,910 | #6076 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,069 | 3,067 |
| Enrollment | 3,069 | 3,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 44% |
| city | Bakersfield | San Marcos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Marcos High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 25.4).
- •San Marcos High does better on math proficiency (44% vs 19%).
- •San Marcos High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 53%).
- •San Marcos High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 81.5%).
- •San Marcos High does better on students per teacher (25.3 vs 25.8).
- •Bakersfield High is the larger school with 3,069 students compared with 3,067.
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 San Marcos High?
On the Success Index (US), San Marcos High ranks higher (59.0 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 San Marcos High?
About 300 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and San Marcos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bakersfield High: 3,069. San Marcos High: 3,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bakersfield High and San Marcos High rank in California?
Bakersfield High is 974th of 1,343 and San Marcos High is 258th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).