Horizon Elementary vs Quartz Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 102 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
845 students
Quartz Hill Elementary
Quartz Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–6
845 students
| Measure | Horizon Elementary Bakersfield, California | Quartz Hill Elementary Quartz Hill, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4020 of 5,693 | #3887 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42945 of 50,301 | #42253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 845 | 845 |
| Enrollment | 845 | 845 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 63.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 25% |
| city | Bakersfield | Quartz Hill |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Quartz Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.1 vs 23.0).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 25%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 36%).
- •Quartz Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.3% vs 93.8%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 25.6).
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 Horizon Elementary better than Quartz Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Quartz Hill Elementary ranks higher (24.1 vs 23.0 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 Horizon Elementary and Quartz Hill Elementary?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Quartz Hill in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Elementary: 845. Quartz Hill Elementary: 845. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Elementary and Quartz Hill Elementary rank in California?
Horizon Elementary is 4020th of 5,693 and Quartz Hill Elementary is 3887th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).