Granite Hills High vs Sycamore Rocks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Granite Hills High
Apple Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,791 students
Sycamore Rocks Elementary
Apple Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
667 students
| Measure | Granite Hills High Apple Valley, California | Sycamore Rocks Elementary Apple Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1165 of 1,343 | #3195 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15623 of 16,910 | #37525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,791 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 1,791 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 38% |
| city | Apple Valley | Apple Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sycamore Rocks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 17.9).
- •Sycamore Rocks Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 10%).
- •Sycamore Rocks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 38%).
- •Granite Hills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.9% vs 79.2%).
- •Sycamore Rocks Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 22.4).
- •Granite Hills High is the larger school with 1,791 students compared with 667.
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 Granite Hills High better than Sycamore Rocks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sycamore Rocks Elementary ranks higher (31.6 vs 17.9 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 Granite Hills High and Sycamore Rocks Elementary?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Apple Valley and Apple Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Granite Hills High: 1,791. Sycamore Rocks Elementary: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Granite Hills High and Sycamore Rocks Elementary rank in California?
Granite Hills High is 1165th of 1,343 and Sycamore Rocks Elementary is 3195th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).