Compton Junior High vs Harding Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 172 m 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
Harding Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
542 students
| Measure | Compton Junior High Bakersfield, California | Harding Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1214 of 1,334 | #3462 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14889 of 15,369 | #39521 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 586 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 28% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harding Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 12.1).
- •Harding Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 14%).
- •Harding Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Harding Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 85.8%).
- •Harding Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 20.9).
- •Compton Junior High is the larger school with 586 students compared with 542.
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 Harding Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harding Elementary ranks higher (28.5 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 Harding Elementary?
About 172 m in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Compton Junior High: 586. Harding Elementary: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Compton Junior High and Harding Elementary rank in California?
Compton Junior High is 1214th of 1,334 and Harding Elementary is 3462nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).