Quailwood Elementary vs West High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Quailwood Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
345 students
West High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,159 students
| Measure | Quailwood Elementary Bakersfield, California | West High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2605 of 5,693 | #1214 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #32519 of 50,301 | #15850 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 345 | 2,159 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 2,159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 27.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 13% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Quailwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 16.6).
- •Quailwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 13%).
- •Quailwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Quailwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 91.1%).
- •Quailwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 27.7).
- •West High is the larger school with 2,159 students compared with 345.
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 Quailwood Elementary better than West High?
On the Success Index (US), Quailwood Elementary ranks higher (39.2 vs 16.6 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 Quailwood Elementary and West High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Quailwood Elementary: 345. West High: 2,159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Quailwood Elementary and West High rank in California?
Quailwood Elementary is 2605th of 5,693 and West High is 1214th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).