Anaverde Hills vs High Desert
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anaverde Hills
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
517 students
High Desert
Acton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
307 students
| Measure | Anaverde Hills Palmdale, California | High Desert Acton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3362 of 5,693 | #479 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38786 of 50,301 | #8627 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 517 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 517 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.9% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 42% |
| city | Palmdale | Acton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Desert scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 29.6).
- •High Desert does better on math proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •High Desert does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 43%).
- •Anaverde Hills does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 71.3%).
- •High Desert does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 23.5).
- •Anaverde Hills is the larger school with 517 students compared with 307.
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 Anaverde Hills better than High Desert?
On the Success Index (US), High Desert ranks higher (45.4 vs 29.6 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 Anaverde Hills and High Desert?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Acton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anaverde Hills: 517. High Desert: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anaverde Hills and High Desert rank in California?
Anaverde Hills is 3362nd of 5,693 and High Desert is 479th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).