Foothill High vs Orangewood Elementary
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.
Foothill High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,043 students
Orangewood Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
617 students
| Measure | Foothill High Bakersfield, California | Orangewood Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #959 of 1,343 | #3722 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14234 of 16,910 | #41233 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 2,043 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 2,043 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 42% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (25.7 vs 25.8).
- •Orangewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 19%).
- •Foothill High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 34%).
- •Orangewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 87.8%).
- •Orangewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 24.0).
- •Foothill High is the larger school with 2,043 students compared with 617.
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 Foothill High better than Orangewood Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Foothill High and Orangewood Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill High: 2,043. Orangewood Elementary: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill High and Orangewood Elementary rank in California?
Foothill High is 959th of 1,343 and Orangewood Elementary is 3722nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).