Freedom Middle vs Frontier High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freedom Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
712 students
Frontier High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,098 students
| Measure | Freedom Middle Bakersfield, California | Frontier High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #266 of 1,334 | #339 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4752 of 15,369 | #7563 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 712 | 2,098 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 2,098 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 35.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 39% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freedom Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 53.1).
- •Freedom Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Freedom Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 64%).
- •Frontier High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 38.6%).
- •Freedom Middle does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 26.2).
- •Frontier High is the larger school with 2,098 students compared with 712.
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 Freedom Middle better than Frontier High?
On the Success Index (US), Freedom Middle ranks higher (63.3 vs 53.1 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 Freedom Middle and Frontier High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freedom Middle: 712. Frontier High: 2,098. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freedom Middle and Frontier High rank in California?
Freedom Middle is 266th of 1,334 and Frontier High is 339th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).