Fountain Valley High vs Quartz Hill High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 109 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fountain Valley High
Fountain Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,171 students
Quartz Hill High
Quartz Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,175 students
| Measure | Fountain Valley High Fountain Valley, California | Quartz Hill High Quartz Hill, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #183 of 1,343 | #678 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4775 of 16,910 | #11974 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,171 | 3,175 |
| Enrollment | 3,171 | 3,175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.5% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 27.6 | 27.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 20% |
| city | Fountain Valley | Quartz Hill |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fountain Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 36.0).
- •Fountain Valley High does better on math proficiency (68% vs 20%).
- •Fountain Valley High does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 53%).
- •Quartz Hill High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 52.5%).
- •Fountain Valley High does better on students per teacher (27.6 vs 27.9).
- •Quartz Hill High is the larger school with 3,175 students compared with 3,171.
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 Fountain Valley High better than Quartz Hill High?
On the Success Index (US), Fountain Valley High ranks higher (64.0 vs 36.0 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 Fountain Valley High and Quartz Hill High?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Fountain Valley and Quartz Hill in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain Valley High: 3,171. Quartz Hill High: 3,175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain Valley High and Quartz Hill High rank in California?
Fountain Valley High is 183rd of 1,343 and Quartz Hill High is 678th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).