Palmdale High vs Tumbleweed Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Tumbleweed Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
| Measure | Palmdale High Palmdale, California | Tumbleweed Elementary Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1252 of 1,343 | #5372 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16102 of 16,910 | #49075 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,208 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 2,208 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 95% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 21% |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmdale High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.7 vs 11.4).
- •Tumbleweed Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 6%).
- •Tumbleweed Elementary does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 28%).
- •Palmdale High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.5% vs 95%).
- •Palmdale High does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 25.1).
- •Palmdale High is the larger school with 2,208 students compared with 502.
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 Tumbleweed Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Palmdale High ranks higher (14.7 vs 11.4 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 Tumbleweed Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmdale High: 2,208. Tumbleweed Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmdale High and Tumbleweed Elementary rank in California?
Palmdale High is 1252nd of 1,343 and Tumbleweed Elementary is 5372nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).