Centennial High vs Olive Drive Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 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
Olive Drive Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
797 students
| Measure | Centennial High Bakersfield, California | Olive Drive Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #331 of 1,343 | #1607 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7414 of 16,910 | #21180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,212 | 797 |
| Enrollment | 2,212 | 797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 50% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olive Drive Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 53.6).
- •Olive Drive Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Centennial High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Olive Drive Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 44.5%).
- •Olive Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 25.4).
- •Centennial High is the larger school with 2,212 students compared with 797.
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 Olive Drive Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Olive Drive Elementary ranks higher (55.7 vs 53.6 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 Olive Drive Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial High: 2,212. Olive Drive Elementary: 797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial High and Olive Drive Elementary rank in California?
Centennial High is 331st of 1,343 and Olive Drive Elementary is 1607th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).