Foothill High vs Walter Stiern Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 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
Walter Stiern Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
891 students
| Measure | Foothill High Bakersfield, California | Walter Stiern Middle Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #959 of 1,343 | #1093 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14234 of 16,910 | #14445 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,043 | 891 |
| Enrollment | 2,043 | 891 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 18% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.7 vs 16.0).
- •Foothill High does better on math proficiency (19% vs 18%).
- •Foothill High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 32%).
- •Walter Stiern Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 87.8%).
- •Walter Stiern Middle does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 24.0).
- •Foothill High is the larger school with 2,043 students compared with 891.
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 Walter Stiern Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill High ranks higher (25.7 vs 16.0 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 Walter Stiern Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill High: 2,043. Walter Stiern Middle: 891. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill High and Walter Stiern Middle rank in California?
Foothill High is 959th of 1,343 and Walter Stiern Middle is 1093rd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).