Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary vs Compton Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
960 students
Compton Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
586 students
| Measure | Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary Bakersfield, California | Compton Junior High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3777 of 5,693 | #1214 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #41570 of 50,301 | #14889 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 960 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 960 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 14% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.2 vs 12.1).
- •Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 14%).
- •Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 85.8%).
- •Compton Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 24.0).
- •Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary is the larger school with 960 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 Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary better than Compton Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary ranks higher (25.2 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 Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary and Compton Junior High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary: 960. Compton Junior High: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary and Compton Junior High rank in California?
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary is 3777th of 5,693 and Compton Junior High is 1214th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).