Highland Elementary vs North High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
778 students
North High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,135 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Bakersfield, California | North High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3985 of 5,693 | #1009 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #42757 of 50,301 | #14541 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 778 | 2,135 |
| Enrollment | 778 | 2,135 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 18% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.3 vs 24.2).
- •Highland Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •North High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 41%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 87.4%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 25.4).
- •North High is the larger school with 2,135 students compared with 778.
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 Highland Elementary better than North High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Highland Elementary and North High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 778. North High: 2,135. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and North High rank in California?
Highland Elementary is 3985th of 5,693 and North High is 1009th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).