Golden Valley High vs Horizon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 536 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Valley High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,228 students
Horizon Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
845 students
| Measure | Golden Valley High Bakersfield, California | Horizon Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1086 of 1,343 | #4020 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15113 of 16,910 | #42945 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,228 | 845 |
| Enrollment | 2,228 | 845 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 30% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.0 vs 21.0).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 15%).
- •Golden Valley High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 44%).
- •Golden Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 93.8%).
- •Golden Valley High is the larger school with 2,228 students compared with 845.
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 Golden Valley High better than Horizon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Elementary ranks higher (23.0 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 Golden Valley High and Horizon Elementary?
About 536 m in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Valley High: 2,228. Horizon Elementary: 845. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Valley High and Horizon Elementary rank in California?
Golden Valley High is 1086th of 1,343 and Horizon Elementary is 4020th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).