Earl Warren Junior High vs Independence High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earl Warren Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
965 students
Independence High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,324 students
| Measure | Earl Warren Junior High Bakersfield, California | Independence High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #421 of 1,334 | #773 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7663 of 15,369 | #12791 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 965 | 2,324 |
| Enrollment | 965 | 2,324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.4% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 21% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Earl Warren Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 32.4).
- •Earl Warren Junior High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •Independence High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 63%).
- •Earl Warren Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 74.7%).
- •Earl Warren Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 26.1).
- •Independence High is the larger school with 2,324 students compared with 965.
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 Earl Warren Junior High better than Independence High?
On the Success Index (US), Earl Warren Junior High ranks higher (49.9 vs 32.4 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 Earl Warren Junior High and Independence High?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Earl Warren Junior High: 965. Independence High: 2,324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Earl Warren Junior High and Independence High rank in California?
Earl Warren Junior High is 421st of 1,334 and Independence High is 773rd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).