Cahuilla Elementary vs Palm Springs High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cahuilla Elementary
Palm Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
399 students
Palm Springs High
Palm Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,497 students
| Measure | Cahuilla Elementary Palm Springs, California | Palm Springs High Palm Springs, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3476 of 5,693 | #711 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #39620 of 50,301 | #12284 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 399 | 1,497 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 1,497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 33% |
| city | Palm Springs | Palm Springs |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Springs High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.6 vs 28.3).
- •Cahuilla Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 33%).
- •Palm Springs High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Cahuilla Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 95.7%).
- •Cahuilla Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 21.1).
- •Palm Springs High is the larger school with 1,497 students compared with 399.
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 Cahuilla Elementary better than Palm Springs High?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Springs High ranks higher (34.6 vs 28.3 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 Cahuilla Elementary and Palm Springs High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Palm Springs and Palm Springs in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cahuilla Elementary: 399. Palm Springs High: 1,497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cahuilla Elementary and Palm Springs High rank in California?
Cahuilla Elementary is 3476th of 5,693 and Palm Springs High is 711th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).