Cathedral City High vs Sunny Sands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 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
Sunny Sands Elementary
Cathedral City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
692 students
| Measure | Cathedral City High Cathedral City, California | Sunny Sands Elementary Cathedral City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #908 of 1,343 | #3157 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13838 of 16,910 | #37310 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,334 | 692 |
| Enrollment | 1,334 | 692 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 43% |
| city | Cathedral City | Cathedral City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunny Sands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.9 vs 27.6).
- •Sunny Sands Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 24%).
- •Cathedral City High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Sunny Sands Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 95.5%).
- •Cathedral City High does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 21.6).
- •Cathedral City High is the larger school with 1,334 students compared with 692.
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 Sunny Sands Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunny Sands Elementary ranks higher (31.9 vs 27.6 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 Cathedral City High and Sunny Sands Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Cathedral City and Cathedral City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cathedral City High: 1,334. Sunny Sands Elementary: 692. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cathedral City High and Sunny Sands Elementary rank in California?
Cathedral City High is 908th of 1,343 and Sunny Sands Elementary is 3157th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).