2026 data report

Kern County schools

Three years of CDE SARC data for the 275 public schools in Kern County, CA — recovery trends, biggest movers, and teacher staffing.

From CDE SARC, cycles 22-23, 23-24, 24-25. Last refreshed 2026-05-15.

Public schools

275

Students enrolled

197,896

Median fit (default)

4.5

Statewide rank

#30 of 49

Biggest movers in Kern County

Top 2 schools by default-fit-score change, 23/24 → 24/25. Schools with fewer than 100 enrolled students excluded.

County medians (plum) overlaid on statewide medians (dashed grey), 22/23 → 24/25.

Math proficiency (% met/exceeded)

Reading proficiency (% met/exceeded)

Science proficiency (% met/exceeded)

Chronic absenteeism rate (%)

Suspension rate (%)

Fully credentialed teachers (%)

Average class size

Teacher pay share of total compensation (%)

4-year graduation rate (%)

Fully credentialed (%)

79.7%

Statewide avg: 76.0%

Teacher pay share (%)

25.9%

Share of total compensation going to teacher salaries