Holtville High vs Kern Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 420 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holtville High
Holtville · Public high · Grades 9–12
516 students
Kern Valley High
Lake Isabella · Public high · Grades 9–12
516 students
| Measure | Holtville High Holtville, California | Kern Valley High Lake Isabella, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #553 of 1,343 | #970 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10685 of 16,910 | #14284 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 516 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Holtville | Lake Isabella |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holtville High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 25.5).
- •Holtville High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Holtville High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Holtville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 76.9%).
- •Holtville High does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.8).
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 Holtville High better than Kern Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Holtville High ranks higher (41.1 vs 25.5 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 Holtville High and Kern Valley High?
About 420 km in a straight line, between Holtville and Lake Isabella in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holtville High: 516. Kern Valley High: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holtville High and Kern Valley High rank in California?
Holtville High is 553rd of 1,343 and Kern Valley High is 970th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).