Frontier High vs Norris Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frontier High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,098 students
Norris Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
810 students
| Measure | Frontier High Bakersfield, California | Norris Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #339 of 1,343 | #1671 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7563 of 16,910 | #22087 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,098 | 810 |
| Enrollment | 2,098 | 810 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 50% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norris Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 53.1).
- •Norris Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Frontier High does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 54%).
- •Frontier High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 37.4%).
- •Norris Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 26.2).
- •Frontier High is the larger school with 2,098 students compared with 810.
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 Frontier High better than Norris Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Norris Elementary ranks higher (54.4 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 Frontier High and Norris Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontier High: 2,098. Norris Elementary: 810. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontier High and Norris Elementary rank in California?
Frontier High is 339th of 1,343 and Norris Elementary is 1671st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).