Harding Elementary vs Horizon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harding Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
542 students
Horizon Elementary
McFarland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
542 students
| Measure | Harding Elementary Bakersfield, California | Horizon Elementary McFarland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3462 of 5,693 | #2893 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39521 of 50,301 | #35202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 542 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 46% |
| city | Bakersfield | McFarland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 28.5).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 28%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Harding Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 87.8%).
- •Harding Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 27.1).
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 Harding Elementary better than Horizon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Elementary ranks higher (35.1 vs 28.5 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 Harding Elementary and Horizon Elementary?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and McFarland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Elementary: 542. Horizon Elementary: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Elementary and Horizon Elementary rank in California?
Harding Elementary is 3462nd of 5,693 and Horizon Elementary is 2893rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).