Casa Loma Elementary vs South High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Casa Loma Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
424 students
South High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,107 students
| Measure | Casa Loma Elementary Bakersfield, California | South High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5478 of 5,693 | #1219 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #49477 of 50,301 | #15875 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 424 | 2,107 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 2,107 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 19% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.4 vs 9.9).
- •South High does better on math proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •South High does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 22%).
- •Casa Loma Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.7% vs 96.8%).
- •Casa Loma Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 24.5).
- •South High is the larger school with 2,107 students compared with 424.
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 Casa Loma Elementary better than South High?
On the Success Index (US), South High ranks higher (16.4 vs 9.9 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 Casa Loma Elementary and South High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Casa Loma Elementary: 424. South High: 2,107. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Casa Loma Elementary and South High rank in California?
Casa Loma Elementary is 5478th of 5,693 and South High is 1219th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).