Cathedral City High vs Della S. Lindley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cathedral City High
Cathedral City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,334 students
Della S. Lindley Elementary
Thousand Palms · Public elementary · Grades K–5
552 students
| Measure | Cathedral City High Cathedral City, California | Della S. Lindley Elementary Thousand Palms, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #908 of 1,343 | #3459 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13838 of 16,910 | #39510 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,334 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 1,334 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 37% |
| city | Cathedral City | Thousand Palms |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.6 vs 28.5).
- •Della S. Lindley Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Cathedral City High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 45%).
- •Della S. Lindley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 95.5%).
- •Della S. Lindley Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 20.2).
- •Cathedral City High is the larger school with 1,334 students compared with 552.
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 Cathedral City High better than Della S. Lindley Elementary?
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 Cathedral City High and Della S. Lindley Elementary?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Cathedral City and Thousand Palms in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cathedral City High: 1,334. Della S. Lindley Elementary: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cathedral City High and Della S. Lindley Elementary rank in California?
Cathedral City High is 908th of 1,343 and Della S. Lindley Elementary is 3459th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).