Blaker-Kinser Junior High vs Central Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blaker-Kinser Junior High
Ceres · Public middle · Grades 7–8
603 students
Central Valley High
Ceres · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,317 students
| Measure | Blaker-Kinser Junior High Ceres, California | Central Valley High Ceres, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1232 of 1,334 | #909 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14967 of 15,369 | #13839 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 603 | 2,317 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 2,317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 20% |
| city | Ceres | Ceres |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 11.4).
- •Central Valley High does better on math proficiency (20% vs 13%).
- •Central Valley High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 29%).
- •Central Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 90.4%).
- •Blaker-Kinser Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 23.6).
- •Central Valley High is the larger school with 2,317 students compared with 603.
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 Blaker-Kinser Junior High better than Central Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Central Valley High ranks higher (27.6 vs 11.4 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 Blaker-Kinser Junior High and Central Valley High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ceres and Ceres in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blaker-Kinser Junior High: 603. Central Valley High: 2,317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blaker-Kinser Junior High and Central Valley High rank in California?
Blaker-Kinser Junior High is 1232nd of 1,334 and Central Valley High is 909th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).