Fairfax Junior High vs Royal Oak Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 171 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
Royal Oak Middle
Covina · Public middle · Grades 7–8
610 students
| Measure | Fairfax Junior High Bakersfield, California | Royal Oak Middle Covina, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1204 of 1,334 | #524 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14854 of 15,369 | #9233 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 609 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 46% |
| city | Bakersfield | Covina |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Royal Oak Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 12.5).
- •Royal Oak Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 17%).
- •Royal Oak Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •Royal Oak Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.1% vs 97.2%).
- •Fairfax Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 21.0).
- •Royal Oak Middle is the larger school with 610 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 Royal Oak Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Royal Oak Middle ranks higher (42.7 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 Royal Oak Middle?
About 171 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Covina in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfax Junior High: 609. Royal Oak Middle: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfax Junior High and Royal Oak Middle rank in California?
Fairfax Junior High is 1204th of 1,334 and Royal Oak Middle is 524th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).