General Shafter Elementary vs Golden Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
General Shafter Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–8
169 students
Golden Valley High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,228 students
| Measure | General Shafter Elementary Bakersfield, California | Golden Valley High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2051 of 5,693 | #1086 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #27022 of 50,301 | #15113 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 169 | 2,228 |
| Enrollment | 169 | 2,228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 15% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •General Shafter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.2 vs 21.0).
- •General Shafter Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 15%).
- •General Shafter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •General Shafter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 90.8%).
- •General Shafter Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 23.5).
- •Golden Valley High is the larger school with 2,228 students compared with 169.
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 General Shafter Elementary better than Golden Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), General Shafter Elementary ranks higher (47.2 vs 21.0 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 General Shafter Elementary and Golden Valley High?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
General Shafter Elementary: 169. Golden Valley High: 2,228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do General Shafter Elementary and Golden Valley High rank in California?
General Shafter Elementary is 2051st of 5,693 and Golden Valley High is 1086th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).