Manzanita Elementary vs Palmdale High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manzanita Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
644 students
Palmdale High
Palmdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,208 students
| Measure | Manzanita Elementary Palmdale, California | Palmdale High Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5577 of 5,693 | #1252 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #49794 of 50,301 | #16102 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 644 | 2,208 |
| Enrollment | 644 | 2,208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 68.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 6% |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmdale High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.7 vs 8.6).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on math proficiency (16% vs 6%).
- •Palmdale High does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 18%).
- •Palmdale High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.5% vs 89.1%).
- •Palmdale High does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 23.9).
- •Palmdale High is the larger school with 2,208 students compared with 644.
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 Manzanita Elementary better than Palmdale High?
On the Success Index (US), Palmdale High ranks higher (14.7 vs 8.6 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 Manzanita Elementary and Palmdale High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manzanita Elementary: 644. Palmdale High: 2,208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manzanita Elementary and Palmdale High rank in California?
Manzanita Elementary is 5577th of 5,693 and Palmdale High is 1252nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).