Cottonwood Elementary vs Hesperia High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
868 students
Hesperia High
Hesperia · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,405 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Hesperia, California | Hesperia High Hesperia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5188 of 5,693 | #1037 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48413 of 50,301 | #14739 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 868 | 2,405 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 2,405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 24% |
| city | Hesperia | Hesperia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hesperia High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 13.2).
- •Hesperia High does better on math proficiency (24% vs 20%).
- •Hesperia High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Hesperia High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.1% vs 84.2%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 22.9).
- •Hesperia High is the larger school with 2,405 students compared with 868.
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 Cottonwood Elementary better than Hesperia High?
On the Success Index (US), Hesperia High ranks higher (23.1 vs 13.2 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 Cottonwood Elementary and Hesperia High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Hesperia and Hesperia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 868. Hesperia High: 2,405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Hesperia High rank in California?
Cottonwood Elementary is 5188th of 5,693 and Hesperia High is 1037th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).