Del Oro High vs Valle Verde Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 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
Valle Verde Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
768 students
| Measure | Del Oro High Bakersfield, California | Valle Verde Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1337 of 1,343 | #3681 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16765 of 16,910 | #41039 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,927 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 45% |
| Math proficiency | – | 35% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valle Verde Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.1 vs 7.2).
- •Valle Verde Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.8% vs 96.3%).
- •Valle Verde Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 25.4).
- •Del Oro High is the larger school with 1,927 students compared with 768.
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 Valle Verde Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valle Verde Elementary ranks higher (26.1 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 Valle Verde Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Oro High: 1,927. Valle Verde Elementary: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Oro High and Valle Verde Elementary rank in California?
Del Oro High is 1337th of 1,343 and Valle Verde Elementary is 3681st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).