Castlemont High vs Twentynine Palms High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 679 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castlemont High
Oakland · Public high · Grades 9–12
719 students
Twentynine Palms High
Twentynine Palms · Public high · Grades 9–12
719 students
| Measure | Castlemont High Oakland, California | Twentynine Palms High Twentynine Palms, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1307 of 1,343 | #656 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16542 of 16,910 | #11728 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 719 | 719 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 719 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 27% |
| city | Oakland | Twentynine Palms |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Twentynine Palms High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 10.8).
- •Twentynine Palms High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 2.5%).
- •Twentynine Palms High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 7.5%).
- •Twentynine Palms High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 99%).
- •Castlemont High does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.9).
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 Castlemont High better than Twentynine Palms High?
On the Success Index (US), Twentynine Palms High ranks higher (37.0 vs 10.8 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 Castlemont High and Twentynine Palms High?
About 679 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Twentynine Palms in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castlemont High: 719. Twentynine Palms High: 719. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castlemont High and Twentynine Palms High rank in California?
Castlemont High is 1307th of 1,343 and Twentynine Palms High is 656th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).