Curran Middle vs West High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Curran Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
973 students
West High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,159 students
| Measure | Curran Middle Bakersfield, California | West High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1071 of 1,334 | #1214 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14351 of 15,369 | #15850 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 973 | 2,159 |
| Enrollment | 973 | 2,159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 27.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 13% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.5 vs 16.6).
- •Curran Middle does better on math proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •West High does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 36%).
- •Curran Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 91.1%).
- •Curran Middle does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 27.7).
- •West High is the larger school with 2,159 students compared with 973.
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 Curran Middle better than West High?
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 Curran Middle and West High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Curran Middle: 973. West High: 2,159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Curran Middle and West High rank in California?
Curran Middle is 1071st of 1,334 and West High is 1214th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).