Compton Junior High vs Kermit McKenzie Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 156 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
Kermit McKenzie Intermediate
Guadalupe · Public middle · Grades 4–8
585 students
| Measure | Compton Junior High Bakersfield, California | Kermit McKenzie Intermediate Guadalupe, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1214 of 1,334 | #1211 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14889 of 15,369 | #14883 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 586 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 12% |
| city | Bakersfield | Guadalupe |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.1 vs 12.2).
- •Compton Junior High does better on math proficiency (14% vs 12%).
- •Compton Junior High does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Compton Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 87.9%).
- •Kermit McKenzie Intermediate does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.9).
- •Compton Junior High is the larger school with 586 students compared with 585.
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 Kermit McKenzie Intermediate?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Compton Junior High and Kermit McKenzie Intermediate?
About 156 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Guadalupe in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Compton Junior High: 586. Kermit McKenzie Intermediate: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Compton Junior High and Kermit McKenzie Intermediate rank in California?
Compton Junior High is 1214th of 1,334 and Kermit McKenzie Intermediate is 1211th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).