Compton Junior High vs East Bakersfield High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Compton Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
586 students
East Bakersfield High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,331 students
| Measure | Compton Junior High Bakersfield, California | East Bakersfield High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1214 of 1,334 | #1236 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14889 of 15,369 | #15988 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 586 | 2,331 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 2,331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 16% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Bakersfield High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.5 vs 12.1).
- •East Bakersfield High does better on math proficiency (16% vs 14%).
- •East Bakersfield High does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Compton Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 90.2%).
- •Compton Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 24.5).
- •East Bakersfield High is the larger school with 2,331 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 Compton Junior High better than East Bakersfield High?
On the Success Index (US), East Bakersfield High ranks higher (15.5 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 Compton Junior High and East Bakersfield High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Compton Junior High: 586. East Bakersfield High: 2,331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Compton Junior High and East Bakersfield High rank in California?
Compton Junior High is 1214th of 1,334 and East Bakersfield High is 1236th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).