Kern Workforce 2000 Academy vs Wayne Van Horn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy
Bakersfield · Charter high · Grades 9–12
491 students
Wayne Van Horn Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
578 students
| Measure | Kern Workforce 2000 Academy Bakersfield, California | Wayne Van Horn Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1177 of 1,343 | #4363 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15666 of 16,910 | #44759 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 491 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 0.5% | 26% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wayne Van Horn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.2 vs 17.6).
- •Wayne Van Horn Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 0.5%).
- •Wayne Van Horn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 5%).
- •Wayne Van Horn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 89%).
- •Kern Workforce 2000 Academy does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 24.1).
- •Wayne Van Horn Elementary is the larger school with 578 students compared with 491.
- •Kern Workforce 2000 Academy is a charter school while Wayne Van Horn Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kern Workforce 2000 Academy better than Wayne Van Horn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wayne Van Horn Elementary ranks higher (20.2 vs 17.6 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 Kern Workforce 2000 Academy and Wayne Van Horn Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy: 491. Wayne Van Horn Elementary: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kern Workforce 2000 Academy and Wayne Van Horn Elementary rank in California?
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy is 1177th of 1,343 and Wayne Van Horn Elementary is 4363rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).