Columbia Elementary vs Liberty High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
601 students
Liberty High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,369 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Bakersfield, California | Liberty High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2355 of 5,693 | #317 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #30276 of 50,301 | #7133 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 601 | 2,369 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 2,369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 43% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 42.5).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Liberty High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 51%).
- •Liberty High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 69.7%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 26.9).
- •Liberty High is the larger school with 2,369 students compared with 601.
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 Columbia Elementary better than Liberty High?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty High ranks higher (54.7 vs 42.5 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 Columbia Elementary and Liberty High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 601. Liberty High: 2,369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Liberty High rank in California?
Columbia Elementary is 2355th of 5,693 and Liberty High is 317th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).