Cottonwood Elementary vs Oak Hills High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.8 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
Oak Hills High
Oak Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,370 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Hesperia, California | Oak Hills High Oak Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5188 of 5,693 | #500 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48413 of 50,301 | #10032 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 868 | 2,370 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 2,370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 38% |
| city | Hesperia | Oak Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Hills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 13.2).
- •Oak Hills High does better on math proficiency (38% vs 20%).
- •Oak Hills High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 26%).
- •Oak Hills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 84.2%).
- •Oak Hills High does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.8).
- •Oak Hills High is the larger school with 2,370 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 Oak Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Hills High ranks higher (43.7 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 Oak Hills High?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Hesperia and Oak Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 868. Oak Hills High: 2,370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Oak Hills High rank in California?
Cottonwood Elementary is 5188th of 5,693 and Oak Hills High is 500th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).