Palmdale High vs Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 374 m 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
Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy
Palmdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
747 students
| Measure | Palmdale High Palmdale, California | Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1252 of 1,343 | #1304 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #16102 of 16,910 | #15220 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,208 | 747 |
| Enrollment | 2,208 | 747 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 6% |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmdale High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.7 vs 8.2).
- •Palmdale High does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 20%).
- •Palmdale High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.5% vs 90.2%).
- •Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 21.9).
- •Palmdale High is the larger school with 2,208 students compared with 747.
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 Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Palmdale High ranks higher (14.7 vs 8.2 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 Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy?
About 374 m in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmdale High: 2,208. Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy: 747. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmdale High and Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy rank in California?
Palmdale High is 1252nd of 1,343 and Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy is 1304th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).