Del Oro High vs Golden Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Oro High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,927 students
Golden Valley High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,228 students
| Measure | Del Oro High Bakersfield, California | Golden Valley High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1337 of 1,343 | #1086 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16765 of 16,910 | #15113 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,927 | 2,228 |
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 2,228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 50% |
| Math proficiency | – | 15% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.0 vs 7.2).
- •Golden Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 96.3%).
- •Golden Valley High does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 25.4).
- •Golden Valley High is the larger school with 2,228 students compared with 1,927.
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 Del Oro High better than Golden Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Valley High ranks higher (21.0 vs 7.2 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 Del Oro High and Golden Valley High?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Oro High: 1,927. Golden Valley High: 2,228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Oro High and Golden Valley High rank in California?
Del Oro High is 1337th of 1,343 and Golden Valley High is 1086th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).