Littlerock High vs William J. (Pete) Knight High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Littlerock High
Littlerock · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,507 students
William J. (Pete) Knight High
Palmdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,349 students
| Measure | Littlerock High Littlerock, California | William J. (Pete) Knight High Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1203 of 1,343 | #930 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15797 of 16,910 | #14044 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,507 | 2,349 |
| Enrollment | 1,507 | 2,349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.3% | 58.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 15% |
| city | Littlerock | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William J. (Pete) Knight High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.7 vs 16.8).
- •William J. (Pete) Knight High does better on math proficiency (15% vs 7%).
- •William J. (Pete) Knight High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •William J. (Pete) Knight High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.1% vs 66.3%).
- •Littlerock High does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 23.0).
- •William J. (Pete) Knight High is the larger school with 2,349 students compared with 1,507.
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 Littlerock High better than William J. (Pete) Knight High?
On the Success Index (US), William J. (Pete) Knight High ranks higher (26.7 vs 16.8 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 Littlerock High and William J. (Pete) Knight High?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Littlerock and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Littlerock High: 1,507. William J. (Pete) Knight High: 2,349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Littlerock High and William J. (Pete) Knight High rank in California?
Littlerock High is 1203rd of 1,343 and William J. (Pete) Knight High is 930th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).