North High vs Standard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,135 students
Standard Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,005 students
| Measure | North High Bakersfield, California | Standard Middle Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1009 of 1,343 | #1292 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14541 of 16,910 | #15190 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,135 | 1,005 |
| Enrollment | 2,135 | 1,005 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 9% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.2 vs 8.7).
- •North High does better on math proficiency (18% vs 9%).
- •North High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 22%).
- •North High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 89.9%).
- •Standard Middle does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 25.4).
- •North High is the larger school with 2,135 students compared with 1,005.
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 High better than Standard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), North High ranks higher (24.2 vs 8.7 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 High and Standard Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North High: 2,135. Standard Middle: 1,005. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North High and Standard Middle rank in California?
North High is 1009th of 1,343 and Standard Middle is 1292nd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).