Cathedral City High vs James Workman Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 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
James Workman Middle
Cathedral City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,020 students
| Measure | Cathedral City High Cathedral City, California | James Workman Middle Cathedral City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #908 of 1,343 | #770 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13838 of 16,910 | #12348 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,334 | 1,020 |
| Enrollment | 1,334 | 1,020 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 32% |
| city | Cathedral City | Cathedral City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.6 vs 27.7).
- •James Workman Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Cathedral City High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 49%).
- •Cathedral City High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.5% vs 97.8%).
- •Cathedral City High does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 22.2).
- •Cathedral City High is the larger school with 1,334 students compared with 1,020.
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 James Workman Middle?
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 James Workman Middle?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Cathedral City and Cathedral City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cathedral City High: 1,334. James Workman Middle: 1,020. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cathedral City High and James Workman Middle rank in California?
Cathedral City High is 908th of 1,343 and James Workman Middle is 770th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).