Antelope Valley High vs Joshua Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Joshua Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–6
688 students
| Measure | Antelope Valley High Lancaster, California | Joshua Elementary Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1284 of 1,343 | #5665 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16342 of 16,910 | #50121 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,498 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 5% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Antelope Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.9 vs 6.1).
- •Antelope Valley High does better on math proficiency (6% vs 5%).
- •Antelope Valley High does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 10%).
- •Antelope Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 90.8%).
- •Antelope Valley High does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.2).
- •Antelope Valley High is the larger school with 1,498 students compared with 688.
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 Joshua Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Antelope Valley High ranks higher (12.9 vs 6.1 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 Joshua Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Antelope Valley High: 1,498. Joshua Elementary: 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Antelope Valley High and Joshua Elementary rank in California?
Antelope Valley High is 1284th of 1,343 and Joshua Elementary is 5665th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).