Quartz Hill High vs Sundown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Quartz Hill High
Quartz Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,175 students
Sundown Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–6
941 students
| Measure | Quartz Hill High Quartz Hill, California | Sundown Elementary Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #678 of 1,343 | #3632 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11974 of 16,910 | #40735 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 3,175 | 941 |
| Enrollment | 3,175 | 941 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 59.1% |
| Students per teacher | 27.9 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 28% |
| city | Quartz Hill | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Quartz Hill High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 26.5).
- •Sundown Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 20%).
- •Quartz Hill High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 36%).
- •Quartz Hill High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 59.1%).
- •Sundown Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.9 vs 27.9).
- •Quartz Hill High is the larger school with 3,175 students compared with 941.
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 Quartz Hill High better than Sundown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Quartz Hill High ranks higher (36.0 vs 26.5 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 Quartz Hill High and Sundown Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Quartz Hill and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Quartz Hill High: 3,175. Sundown Elementary: 941. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Quartz Hill High and Sundown Elementary rank in California?
Quartz Hill High is 678th of 1,343 and Sundown Elementary is 3632nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).