Joe Walker Middle vs Quartz Hill High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joe Walker Middle
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
Quartz Hill High
Quartz Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,175 students
| Measure | Joe Walker Middle Lancaster, California | Quartz Hill High Quartz Hill, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #591 of 1,334 | #678 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10277 of 15,369 | #11974 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 781 | 3,175 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 3,175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 27.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 20% |
| city | Lancaster | Quartz Hill |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joe Walker Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 36.0).
- •Joe Walker Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Joe Walker Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Quartz Hill High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 59.2%).
- •Joe Walker Middle does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 27.9).
- •Quartz Hill High is the larger school with 3,175 students compared with 781.
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 Joe Walker Middle better than Quartz Hill High?
On the Success Index (US), Joe Walker Middle ranks higher (38.0 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 Joe Walker Middle and Quartz Hill High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Quartz Hill in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joe Walker Middle: 781. Quartz Hill High: 3,175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joe Walker Middle and Quartz Hill High rank in California?
Joe Walker Middle is 591st of 1,334 and Quartz Hill High is 678th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).