Anaverde Hills vs Highland High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 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
Highland High
Palmdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,706 students
| Measure | Anaverde Hills Palmdale, California | Highland High Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3362 of 5,693 | #1138 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #38786 of 50,301 | #15456 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 517 | 2,706 |
| Enrollment | 517 | 2,706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.9% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 12% |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anaverde Hills scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 18.9).
- •Anaverde Hills does better on math proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •Anaverde Hills does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 36%).
- •Anaverde Hills does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 63.9%).
- •Anaverde Hills does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 25.3).
- •Highland High is the larger school with 2,706 students compared with 517.
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 Highland High?
On the Success Index (US), Anaverde Hills ranks higher (29.6 vs 18.9 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 Highland High?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anaverde Hills: 517. Highland High: 2,706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anaverde Hills and Highland High rank in California?
Anaverde Hills is 3362nd of 5,693 and Highland High is 1138th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).