Golden Poppy Elementary vs William J. (Pete) Knight High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Poppy Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
525 students
William J. (Pete) Knight High
Palmdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,349 students
| Measure | Golden Poppy Elementary Palmdale, California | William J. (Pete) Knight High Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5282 of 5,693 | #930 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48762 of 50,301 | #14044 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 525 | 2,349 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 2,349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 58.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.3 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 15% |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William J. (Pete) Knight High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.7 vs 12.3).
- •Golden Poppy Elementary does better on math proficiency (20% vs 15%).
- •William J. (Pete) Knight High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •William J. (Pete) Knight High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.1% vs 89.3%).
- •William J. (Pete) Knight High does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 26.3).
- •William J. (Pete) Knight High is the larger school with 2,349 students compared with 525.
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 Golden Poppy Elementary better than William J. (Pete) Knight High?
On the Success Index (US), William J. (Pete) Knight High ranks higher (26.7 vs 12.3 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 Golden Poppy Elementary and William J. (Pete) Knight High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Poppy Elementary: 525. William J. (Pete) Knight High: 2,349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Poppy Elementary and William J. (Pete) Knight High rank in California?
Golden Poppy Elementary is 5282nd of 5,693 and William J. (Pete) Knight High is 930th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).