Frank West Elementary vs South High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank West Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
650 students
South High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,107 students
| Measure | Frank West Elementary Bakersfield, California | South High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4204 of 5,693 | #1219 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #43958 of 50,301 | #15875 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 650 | 2,107 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 2,107 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 19% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frank West Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.4 vs 16.4).
- •Frank West Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 19%).
- •South High does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 38%).
- •Frank West Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.8% vs 96.8%).
- •Frank West Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 24.5).
- •South High is the larger school with 2,107 students compared with 650.
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 Frank West Elementary better than South High?
On the Success Index (US), Frank West Elementary ranks higher (21.4 vs 16.4 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 Frank West Elementary and South High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank West Elementary: 650. South High: 2,107. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank West Elementary and South High rank in California?
Frank West Elementary is 4204th of 5,693 and South High is 1219th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).