Highgate Elementary vs Liberty High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highgate Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
732 students
Liberty High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,369 students
| Measure | Highgate Elementary Bakersfield, California | Liberty High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2319 of 5,693 | #317 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #30030 of 50,301 | #7133 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 732 | 2,369 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 2,369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 71% |
| Math proficiency | – | 43% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 42.9).
- •Liberty High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 44.8%).
- •Highgate Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.2 vs 26.9).
- •Liberty High is the larger school with 2,369 students compared with 732.
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 Highgate Elementary better than Liberty High?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty High ranks higher (54.7 vs 42.9 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 Highgate Elementary and Liberty High?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highgate Elementary: 732. Liberty High: 2,369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highgate Elementary and Liberty High rank in California?
Highgate Elementary is 2319th of 5,693 and Liberty High is 317th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).