Greenfield Middle vs South High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenfield Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
873 students
South High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,107 students
| Measure | Greenfield Middle Bakersfield, California | South High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #914 of 1,334 | #1219 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13486 of 15,369 | #15875 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 873 | 2,107 |
| Enrollment | 873 | 2,107 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Greenfield Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.7 vs 16.4).
- •Greenfield Middle does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Greenfield Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 40%).
- •Greenfield Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.6% vs 96.8%).
- •Greenfield Middle does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 24.5).
- •South High is the larger school with 2,107 students compared with 873.
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 Greenfield Middle better than South High?
On the Success Index (US), Greenfield Middle ranks higher (21.7 vs 16.4 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 Greenfield Middle and South High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greenfield Middle: 873. South High: 2,107. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greenfield Middle and South High rank in California?
Greenfield Middle is 914th of 1,334 and South High is 1219th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).