Orangewood Elementary vs Voorhies Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orangewood Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
617 students
Voorhies Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
915 students
| Measure | Orangewood Elementary Bakersfield, California | Voorhies Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3722 of 5,693 | #3995 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41233 of 50,301 | #42800 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 617 | 915 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 915 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 29% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orangewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 23.3).
- •Orangewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Voorhies Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 34%).
- •Orangewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 87.2%).
- •Voorhies Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 22.0).
- •Voorhies Elementary is the larger school with 915 students compared with 617.
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 Orangewood Elementary better than Voorhies Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orangewood Elementary ranks higher (25.8 vs 23.3 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 Orangewood Elementary and Voorhies Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orangewood Elementary: 617. Voorhies Elementary: 915. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orangewood Elementary and Voorhies Elementary rank in California?
Orangewood Elementary is 3722nd of 5,693 and Voorhies Elementary is 3995th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).