Fairfax Junior High vs Foothill High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfax Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
609 students
Foothill High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,043 students
| Measure | Fairfax Junior High Bakersfield, California | Foothill High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1204 of 1,334 | #959 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14854 of 15,369 | #14234 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 609 | 2,043 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 2,043 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 19% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.7 vs 12.5).
- •Foothill High does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Foothill High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 30%).
- •Foothill High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.8% vs 97.2%).
- •Fairfax Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 24.0).
- •Foothill High is the larger school with 2,043 students compared with 609.
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 Fairfax Junior High better than Foothill High?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill High ranks higher (25.7 vs 12.5 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 Fairfax Junior High and Foothill High?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfax Junior High: 609. Foothill High: 2,043. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfax Junior High and Foothill High rank in California?
Fairfax Junior High is 1204th of 1,334 and Foothill High is 959th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).