East Bakersfield High vs Sierra Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
Sierra Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
| Measure | East Bakersfield High Bakersfield, California | Sierra Middle Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1236 of 1,343 | #1264 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15988 of 16,910 | #15113 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,331 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 2,331 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 96.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| 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 9.8).
- •East Bakersfield High does better on math proficiency (16% vs 12%).
- •East Bakersfield High does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •East Bakersfield High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 96.4%).
- •Sierra Middle does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 24.5).
- •East Bakersfield High is the larger school with 2,331 students compared with 731.
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 Sierra Middle?
On the Success Index (US), East Bakersfield High ranks higher (15.5 vs 9.8 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 Sierra Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Bakersfield High: 2,331. Sierra Middle: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Bakersfield High and Sierra Middle rank in California?
East Bakersfield High is 1236th of 1,343 and Sierra Middle is 1264th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).