Cabot Yerxa Elementary vs Desert Hot Springs High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cabot Yerxa Elementary
Desert Hot Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
664 students
Desert Hot Springs High
Desert Hot Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,687 students
| Measure | Cabot Yerxa Elementary Desert Hot Springs, California | Desert Hot Springs High Desert Hot Springs, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4893 of 5,693 | #1245 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #47341 of 50,301 | #16077 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 664 | 1,687 |
| Enrollment | 664 | 1,687 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 14% |
| city | Desert Hot Springs | Desert Hot Springs |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.6 vs 14.8).
- •Cabot Yerxa Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 14%).
- •Desert Hot Springs High does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Cabot Yerxa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 96.1%).
- •Desert Hot Springs High does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 20.8).
- •Desert Hot Springs High is the larger school with 1,687 students compared with 664.
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 Cabot Yerxa Elementary better than Desert Hot Springs High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cabot Yerxa Elementary and Desert Hot Springs High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Desert Hot Springs and Desert Hot Springs in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cabot Yerxa Elementary: 664. Desert Hot Springs High: 1,687. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cabot Yerxa Elementary and Desert Hot Springs High rank in California?
Cabot Yerxa Elementary is 4893rd of 5,693 and Desert Hot Springs High is 1245th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).