Benicia High vs Cathedral City High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 700 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benicia High
Benicia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,335 students
Cathedral City High
Cathedral City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,334 students
| Measure | Benicia High Benicia, California | Cathedral City High Cathedral City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 1,343 | #908 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4998 of 16,910 | #13838 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,335 | 1,334 |
| Enrollment | 1,335 | 1,334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 24% |
| city | Benicia | Cathedral City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benicia High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 27.6).
- •Benicia High does better on math proficiency (50% vs 24%).
- •Benicia High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 56%).
- •Benicia High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 95.5%).
- •Cathedral City High does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 22.3).
- •Benicia High is the larger school with 1,335 students compared with 1,334.
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 Benicia High better than Cathedral City High?
On the Success Index (US), Benicia High ranks higher (63.1 vs 27.6 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 Benicia High and Cathedral City High?
About 700 km in a straight line, between Benicia and Cathedral City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benicia High: 1,335. Cathedral City High: 1,334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benicia High and Cathedral City High rank in California?
Benicia High is 196th of 1,343 and Cathedral City High is 908th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).