Chipman Junior High vs Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
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.
Chipman Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
708 students
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
960 students
| Measure | Chipman Junior High Bakersfield, California | Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #769 of 1,334 | #3777 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12344 of 15,369 | #41570 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 708 | 960 |
| Enrollment | 708 | 960 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chipman Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.7 vs 25.2).
- •Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Chipman Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 84.2%).
- •Chipman Junior High does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 24.0).
- •Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary is the larger school with 960 students compared with 708.
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 Chipman Junior High better than Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chipman Junior High ranks higher (27.7 vs 25.2 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 Chipman Junior High and Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chipman Junior High: 708. Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary: 960. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chipman Junior High and Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary rank in California?
Chipman Junior High is 769th of 1,334 and Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary is 3777th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).