Barstow High vs Barstow Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barstow High
Barstow · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,558 students
Barstow Junior High
Barstow · Public middle · Grades 7–8
646 students
| Measure | Barstow High Barstow, California | Barstow Junior High Barstow, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1047 of 1,343 | #1250 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14828 of 16,910 | #15031 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,558 | 646 |
| Enrollment | 1,558 | 646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.7% | 80% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 10% |
| city | Barstow | Barstow |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barstow High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 10.7).
- •Barstow High does better on math proficiency (16% vs 10%).
- •Barstow High does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 22%).
- •Barstow High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.7% vs 80%).
- •Barstow Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 24.0).
- •Barstow High is the larger school with 1,558 students compared with 646.
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 Barstow High better than Barstow Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Barstow High ranks higher (22.6 vs 10.7 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 Barstow High and Barstow Junior High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Barstow and Barstow in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barstow High: 1,558. Barstow Junior High: 646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barstow High and Barstow Junior High rank in California?
Barstow High is 1047th of 1,343 and Barstow Junior High is 1250th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).