Antelope Valley High vs Hanford High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 229 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Antelope Valley High
Lancaster · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,498 students
Hanford High
Hanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,498 students
| Measure | Antelope Valley High Lancaster, California | Hanford High Hanford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1284 of 1,343 | #799 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16342 of 16,910 | #13044 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,498 | 1,498 |
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 1,498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 21% |
| city | Lancaster | Hanford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hanford High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 12.9).
- •Hanford High does better on math proficiency (21% vs 6%).
- •Hanford High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 28%).
- •Antelope Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 83.6%).
- •Antelope Valley High does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 23.8).
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 Antelope Valley High better than Hanford High?
On the Success Index (US), Hanford High ranks higher (31.3 vs 12.9 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 Antelope Valley High and Hanford High?
About 229 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Hanford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Antelope Valley High: 1,498. Hanford High: 1,498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Antelope Valley High and Hanford High rank in California?
Antelope Valley High is 1284th of 1,343 and Hanford High is 799th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).