Coachella Valley High vs Peter Pendleton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coachella Valley High
Thermal · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,300 students
Peter Pendleton Elementary
Coachella · Public elementary · Grades K–6
499 students
| Measure | Coachella Valley High Thermal, California | Peter Pendleton Elementary Coachella, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1183 of 1,343 | #4535 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15700 of 16,910 | #45673 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,300 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 2,300 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 28% |
| city | Thermal | Coachella |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peter Pendleton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 17.4).
- •Peter Pendleton Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 18%).
- •Peter Pendleton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 36%).
- •Coachella Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.3% vs 96.2%).
- •Coachella Valley High does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.8).
- •Coachella Valley High is the larger school with 2,300 students compared with 499.
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 Coachella Valley High better than Peter Pendleton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Peter Pendleton Elementary ranks higher (18.7 vs 17.4 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 Coachella Valley High and Peter Pendleton Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Thermal and Coachella in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coachella Valley High: 2,300. Peter Pendleton Elementary: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coachella Valley High and Peter Pendleton Elementary rank in California?
Coachella Valley High is 1183rd of 1,343 and Peter Pendleton Elementary is 4535th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).