Durham High vs Lucerne Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 720 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham High
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
320 students
Lucerne Valley High
Lucerne Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
322 students
| Measure | Durham High Durham, California | Lucerne Valley High Lucerne Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #278 of 1,343 | #878 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6546 of 16,910 | #13624 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 320 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 24.5% |
| city | Durham | Lucerne Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durham High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 28.7).
- •Durham High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24.5%).
- •Durham High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44.5%).
- •Durham High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 88.2%).
- •Lucerne Valley High does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.8).
- •Lucerne Valley High is the larger school with 322 students compared with 320.
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 Durham High better than Lucerne Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Durham High ranks higher (57.1 vs 28.7 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 Durham High and Lucerne Valley High?
About 720 km in a straight line, between Durham and Lucerne Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durham High: 320. Lucerne Valley High: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durham High and Lucerne Valley High rank in California?
Durham High is 278th of 1,343 and Lucerne Valley High is 878th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).