East Bakersfield High vs Mt. Vernon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 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
Mt. Vernon Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
614 students
| Measure | East Bakersfield High Bakersfield, California | Mt. Vernon Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1236 of 1,343 | #5448 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15988 of 16,910 | #49361 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,331 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 2,331 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 12% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Bakersfield High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.5 vs 10.4).
- •East Bakersfield High does better on math proficiency (16% vs 12%).
- •East Bakersfield High does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •East Bakersfield High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 90.9%).
- •Mt. Vernon Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 24.5).
- •East Bakersfield High is the larger school with 2,331 students compared with 614.
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 Mt. Vernon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), East Bakersfield High ranks higher (15.5 vs 10.4 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 East Bakersfield High and Mt. Vernon Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Bakersfield High: 2,331. Mt. Vernon Elementary: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Bakersfield High and Mt. Vernon Elementary rank in California?
East Bakersfield High is 1236th of 1,343 and Mt. Vernon Elementary is 5448th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).