Frontier High vs Veterans Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 990 m 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
Veterans Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
1,002 students
| Measure | Frontier High Bakersfield, California | Veterans Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #339 of 1,343 | #1040 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7563 of 16,910 | #13933 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,098 | 1,002 |
| Enrollment | 2,098 | 1,002 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 66% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Veterans Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 53.1).
- •Veterans Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 39%).
- •Veterans Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 64%).
- •Frontier High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 38%).
- •Veterans Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 26.2).
- •Frontier High is the larger school with 2,098 students compared with 1,002.
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 Veterans Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Veterans Elementary ranks higher (66.3 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 Frontier High and Veterans Elementary?
About 990 m in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontier High: 2,098. Veterans Elementary: 1,002. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontier High and Veterans Elementary rank in California?
Frontier High is 339th of 1,343 and Veterans Elementary is 1040th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).