Beardsley Junior High vs North High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beardsley Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
383 students
North High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,135 students
| Measure | Beardsley Junior High Bakersfield, California | North High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #803 of 1,334 | #1009 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12597 of 15,369 | #14541 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 383 | 2,135 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 2,135 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 18% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beardsley Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 24.2).
- •Beardsley Junior High does better on math proficiency (24% vs 18%).
- •North High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •North High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 97.4%).
- •Beardsley Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 25.4).
- •North High is the larger school with 2,135 students compared with 383.
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 Beardsley Junior High better than North High?
On the Success Index (US), Beardsley Junior High ranks higher (26.4 vs 24.2 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 Beardsley Junior High and North High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beardsley Junior High: 383. North High: 2,135. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beardsley Junior High and North High rank in California?
Beardsley Junior High is 803rd of 1,334 and North High is 1009th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).