Anderson High vs Meadow Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson High
Anderson · Public high · Grades 9–12
562 students
Meadow Lane Elementary
Anderson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
| Measure | Anderson High Anderson, California | Meadow Lane Elementary Anderson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #446 of 1,343 | #3395 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8993 of 16,910 | #39007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 562 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 65.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 34.5% |
| city | Anderson | Anderson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anderson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 29.3).
- •Anderson High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34.5%).
- •Anderson High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 34.5%).
- •Anderson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 65.1%).
- •Meadow Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 23.4).
- •Anderson High is the larger school with 562 students compared with 398.
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 Anderson High better than Meadow Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Anderson High ranks higher (47.7 vs 29.3 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 Anderson High and Meadow Lane Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Anderson and Anderson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson High: 562. Meadow Lane Elementary: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson High and Meadow Lane Elementary rank in California?
Anderson High is 446th of 1,343 and Meadow Lane Elementary is 3395th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).