East Bakersfield High vs Granite Hills High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 343 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Bakersfield High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,331 students
Granite Hills High
El Cajon · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,331 students
| Measure | East Bakersfield High Bakersfield, California | Granite Hills High El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1236 of 1,343 | #531 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15988 of 16,910 | #10470 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,331 | 2,331 |
| Enrollment | 2,331 | 2,331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 42% |
| city | Bakersfield | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Granite Hills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 15.5).
- •Granite Hills High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 16%).
- •Granite Hills High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •Granite Hills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.6% vs 90.2%).
- •Granite Hills High does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 24.5).
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 East Bakersfield High better than Granite Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), Granite Hills High ranks higher (42.0 vs 15.5 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 East Bakersfield High and Granite Hills High?
About 343 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Bakersfield High: 2,331. Granite Hills High: 2,331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Bakersfield High and Granite Hills High rank in California?
East Bakersfield High is 1236th of 1,343 and Granite Hills High is 531st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).