Chino High vs Palm Desert High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 127 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chino High
Chino · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,077 students
Palm Desert High
Palm Desert · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,079 students
| Measure | Chino High Chino, California | Palm Desert High Palm Desert, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #927 of 1,343 | #506 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14007 of 16,910 | #10107 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,077 | 2,079 |
| Enrollment | 2,077 | 2,079 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.8% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 34% |
| city | Chino | Palm Desert |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Desert High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 26.8).
- •Palm Desert High does better on math proficiency (34% vs 24%).
- •Palm Desert High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 49%).
- •Palm Desert High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 76.8%).
- •Chino High does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 26.3).
- •Palm Desert High is the larger school with 2,079 students compared with 2,077.
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 Chino High better than Palm Desert High?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Desert High ranks higher (43.4 vs 26.8 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 Chino High and Palm Desert High?
About 127 km in a straight line, between Chino and Palm Desert in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chino High: 2,077. Palm Desert High: 2,079. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chino High and Palm Desert High rank in California?
Chino High is 927th of 1,343 and Palm Desert High is 506th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).