Coachella Valley High vs Valley View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.3 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
Valley View Elementary
Coachella · Public elementary · Grades K–6
603 students
| Measure | Coachella Valley High Thermal, California | Valley View Elementary Coachella, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1183 of 1,343 | #4924 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15700 of 16,910 | #47463 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,300 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 2,300 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 26% |
| city | Thermal | Coachella |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coachella Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.4 vs 15.4).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 18%).
- •Coachella Valley High does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •Coachella Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.3% vs 94.2%).
- •Coachella Valley High does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 24.1).
- •Coachella Valley High is the larger school with 2,300 students compared with 603.
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 Valley View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Coachella Valley High ranks higher (17.4 vs 15.4 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 Valley View Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Thermal and Coachella in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coachella Valley High: 2,300. Valley View Elementary: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coachella Valley High and Valley View Elementary rank in California?
Coachella Valley High is 1183rd of 1,343 and Valley View Elementary is 4924th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).