Centennial High vs Discovery Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,212 students
Discovery Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
706 students
| Measure | Centennial High Bakersfield, California | Discovery Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #331 of 1,343 | #1800 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7414 of 16,910 | #24042 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,212 | 706 |
| Enrollment | 2,212 | 706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 54% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 51.6).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 39%).
- •Centennial High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 60%).
- •Centennial High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 66.3%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 25.4).
- •Centennial High is the larger school with 2,212 students compared with 706.
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 Centennial High better than Discovery Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial High ranks higher (53.6 vs 51.6 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 Centennial High and Discovery Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial High: 2,212. Discovery Elementary: 706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial High and Discovery Elementary rank in California?
Centennial High is 331st of 1,343 and Discovery Elementary is 1800th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).