Centennial High vs Highland High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 100 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial High
Corona · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,712 students
Highland High
Palmdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,706 students
| Measure | Centennial High Corona, California | Highland High Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #505 of 1,343 | #1138 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10092 of 16,910 | #15456 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,712 | 2,706 |
| Enrollment | 2,712 | 2,706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 12% |
| city | Corona | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 18.9).
- •Centennial High does better on math proficiency (40% vs 12%).
- •Centennial High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 36%).
- •Highland High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 81.3%).
- •Centennial High does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 25.3).
- •Centennial High is the larger school with 2,712 students compared with 2,706.
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 Centennial High better than Highland High?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial High ranks higher (43.4 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 Centennial High and Highland High?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Corona and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial High: 2,712. Highland High: 2,706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial High and Highland High rank in California?
Centennial High is 505th of 1,343 and Highland High is 1138th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).