Golden Valley High vs Leon H. Ollivier Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 890 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
Leon H. Ollivier Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,152 students
| Measure | Golden Valley High Bakersfield, California | Leon H. Ollivier Middle Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1086 of 1,343 | #636 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15113 of 16,910 | #11028 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,228 | 1,152 |
| Enrollment | 2,228 | 1,152 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 37% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leon H. Ollivier Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 21.0).
- •Leon H. Ollivier Middle does better on math proficiency (37% vs 15%).
- •Leon H. Ollivier Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Golden Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 93.7%).
- •Golden Valley High does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 24.0).
- •Golden Valley High is the larger school with 2,228 students compared with 1,152.
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 Leon H. Ollivier Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Leon H. Ollivier Middle ranks higher (34.2 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 Golden Valley High and Leon H. Ollivier Middle?
About 890 m in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Valley High: 2,228. Leon H. Ollivier Middle: 1,152. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Valley High and Leon H. Ollivier Middle rank in California?
Golden Valley High is 1086th of 1,343 and Leon H. Ollivier Middle is 636th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).