Henry Eissler Elementary vs Highland High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 427 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry Eissler Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
529 students
Highland High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,530 students
| Measure | Henry Eissler Elementary Bakersfield, California | Highland High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3097 of 5,693 | #813 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #36854 of 50,301 | #13162 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 529 | 2,530 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 2,530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 23% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry Eissler Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 30.8).
- •Henry Eissler Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 23%).
- •Highland High does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 49%).
- •Henry Eissler Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.3% vs 87.4%).
- •Henry Eissler Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 24.1).
- •Highland High is the larger school with 2,530 students compared with 529.
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 Henry Eissler Elementary better than Highland High?
On the Success Index (US), Henry Eissler Elementary ranks higher (32.6 vs 30.8 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 Henry Eissler Elementary and Highland High?
About 427 m in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry Eissler Elementary: 529. Highland High: 2,530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry Eissler Elementary and Highland High rank in California?
Henry Eissler Elementary is 3097th of 5,693 and Highland High is 813th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).