Palmdale High vs Rancho Bernardo High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 199 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palmdale High
Palmdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,208 students
Rancho Bernardo High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,210 students
| Measure | Palmdale High Palmdale, California | Rancho Bernardo High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1252 of 1,343 | #50 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16102 of 16,910 | #1963 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,208 | 2,210 |
| Enrollment | 2,208 | 2,210 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 15.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 72% |
| city | Palmdale | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho Bernardo High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 14.7).
- •Rancho Bernardo High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 6%).
- •Rancho Bernardo High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 28%).
- •Rancho Bernardo High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 68.5%).
- •Palmdale High does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 24.6).
- •Rancho Bernardo High is the larger school with 2,210 students compared with 2,208.
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 Palmdale High better than Rancho Bernardo High?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho Bernardo High ranks higher (75.9 vs 14.7 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 Palmdale High and Rancho Bernardo High?
About 199 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmdale High: 2,208. Rancho Bernardo High: 2,210. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmdale High and Rancho Bernardo High rank in California?
Palmdale High is 1252nd of 1,343 and Rancho Bernardo High is 50th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).