Chipman Junior High vs Compton Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
Compton Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
586 students
| Measure | Chipman Junior High Bakersfield, California | Compton Junior High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #769 of 1,334 | #1214 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12344 of 15,369 | #14889 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 708 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 708 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 14% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chipman Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.7 vs 12.1).
- •Chipman Junior High does better on math proficiency (26% vs 14%).
- •Chipman Junior High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Chipman Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 85.8%).
- •Compton Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 22.1).
- •Chipman Junior High is the larger school with 708 students compared with 586.
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 Compton Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Chipman Junior High ranks higher (27.7 vs 12.1 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 Compton Junior High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chipman Junior High: 708. Compton Junior High: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chipman Junior High and Compton Junior High rank in California?
Chipman Junior High is 769th of 1,334 and Compton Junior High is 1214th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).