Barstow High vs Henderson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
Henderson Elementary
Barstow · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
| Measure | Barstow High Barstow, California | Henderson Elementary Barstow, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1047 of 1,343 | #4950 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14828 of 16,910 | #47580 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,558 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 1,558 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.7% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 23% |
| city | Barstow | Barstow |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barstow High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 15.1).
- •Henderson Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 16%).
- •Barstow High does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 26%).
- •Barstow High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.7% vs 78.6%).
- •Barstow High does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 24.9).
- •Barstow High is the larger school with 1,558 students compared with 398.
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 Henderson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Barstow High ranks higher (22.6 vs 15.1 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 Henderson Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Barstow and Barstow in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barstow High: 1,558. Henderson Elementary: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barstow High and Henderson Elementary rank in California?
Barstow High is 1047th of 1,343 and Henderson Elementary is 4950th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).