Foothill High vs Pioneer Drive 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.
Foothill High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,043 students
Pioneer Drive Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
562 students
| Measure | Foothill High Bakersfield, California | Pioneer Drive Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #959 of 1,343 | #5224 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14234 of 16,910 | #48544 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,043 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 2,043 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 21% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.7 vs 12.9).
- •Pioneer Drive Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 19%).
- •Foothill High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 31%).
- •Foothill High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.8% vs 96.3%).
- •Pioneer Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 24.0).
- •Foothill High is the larger school with 2,043 students compared with 562.
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 Pioneer Drive Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill High ranks higher (25.7 vs 12.9 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 Foothill High and Pioneer Drive Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill High: 2,043. Pioneer Drive Elementary: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill High and Pioneer Drive Elementary rank in California?
Foothill High is 959th of 1,343 and Pioneer Drive Elementary is 5224th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).