Discovery vs Eastside High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
662 students
Eastside High
Lancaster · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,631 students
| Measure | Discovery Lancaster, California | Eastside High Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4963 of 5,693 | #1221 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #47624 of 50,301 | #15888 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 662 | 2,631 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 2,631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 68.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 7% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eastside High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.2 vs 15.0).
- •Discovery does better on math proficiency (18% vs 7%).
- •Eastside High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.5% vs 90.5%).
- •Discovery does better on students per teacher (24.5 vs 25.3).
- •Eastside High is the larger school with 2,631 students compared with 662.
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 Discovery better than Eastside High?
On the Success Index (US), Eastside High ranks higher (16.2 vs 15.0 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 Discovery and Eastside High?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery: 662. Eastside High: 2,631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery and Eastside High rank in California?
Discovery is 4963rd of 5,693 and Eastside High is 1221st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).