Amargosa Creek Middle vs Lancaster High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amargosa Creek Middle
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
859 students
Lancaster High
Lancaster · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,688 students
| Measure | Amargosa Creek Middle Lancaster, California | Lancaster High Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #894 of 1,334 | #1070 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13335 of 15,369 | #14984 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 859 | 2,688 |
| Enrollment | 859 | 2,688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 13% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.4 vs 21.8).
- •Amargosa Creek Middle does better on math proficiency (23% vs 13%).
- •Lancaster High does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •Lancaster High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 85.9%).
- •Amargosa Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 25.1).
- •Lancaster High is the larger school with 2,688 students compared with 859.
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 Amargosa Creek Middle better than Lancaster High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Amargosa Creek Middle and Lancaster High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amargosa Creek Middle: 859. Lancaster High: 2,688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amargosa Creek Middle and Lancaster High rank in California?
Amargosa Creek Middle is 894th of 1,334 and Lancaster High is 1070th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).