North Beardsley Elementary vs North High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Beardsley Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
757 students
North High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,135 students
| Measure | North Beardsley Elementary Bakersfield, California | North High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5632 of 5,693 | #1009 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #49975 of 50,301 | #14541 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 757 | 2,135 |
| Enrollment | 757 | 2,135 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 18% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.2 vs 7.5).
- •North High does better on math proficiency (18% vs 12%).
- •North High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 26%).
- •North High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 98.5%).
- •North Beardsley Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 25.4).
- •North High is the larger school with 2,135 students compared with 757.
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 North Beardsley Elementary better than North High?
On the Success Index (US), North High ranks higher (24.2 vs 7.5 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 North Beardsley Elementary and North High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Beardsley Elementary: 757. North High: 2,135. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Beardsley Elementary and North High rank in California?
North Beardsley Elementary is 5632nd of 5,693 and North High is 1009th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).