Lancaster High vs Nancy Cory Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lancaster High
Lancaster · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,688 students
Nancy Cory Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
728 students
| Measure | Lancaster High Lancaster, California | Nancy Cory Elementary Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1070 of 1,343 | #4207 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14984 of 16,910 | #43982 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,688 | 728 |
| Enrollment | 2,688 | 728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.5% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 27% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.8 vs 21.4).
- •Nancy Cory Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 13%).
- •Lancaster High does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Lancaster High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 79.1%).
- •Lancaster High does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 26.0).
- •Lancaster High is the larger school with 2,688 students compared with 728.
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 Lancaster High better than Nancy Cory Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lancaster High and Nancy Cory Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lancaster High: 2,688. Nancy Cory Elementary: 728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lancaster High and Nancy Cory Elementary rank in California?
Lancaster High is 1070th of 1,343 and Nancy Cory Elementary is 4207th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).