Della S. Lindley Elementary vs Rancho Mirage High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Della S. Lindley Elementary
Thousand Palms · Public elementary · Grades K–5
552 students
Rancho Mirage High
Rancho Mirage · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,401 students
| Measure | Della S. Lindley Elementary Thousand Palms, California | Rancho Mirage High Rancho Mirage, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3459 of 5,693 | #988 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #39510 of 50,301 | #14403 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 552 | 1,401 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 1,401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 24% |
| city | Thousand Palms | Rancho Mirage |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Della S. Lindley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 24.9).
- •Della S. Lindley Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Rancho Mirage High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 45%).
- •Della S. Lindley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 95.2%).
- •Della S. Lindley Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 20.6).
- •Rancho Mirage High is the larger school with 1,401 students compared with 552.
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 Della S. Lindley Elementary better than Rancho Mirage High?
On the Success Index (US), Della S. Lindley Elementary ranks higher (28.5 vs 24.9 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 Della S. Lindley Elementary and Rancho Mirage High?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Thousand Palms and Rancho Mirage in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Della S. Lindley Elementary: 552. Rancho Mirage High: 1,401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Della S. Lindley Elementary and Rancho Mirage High rank in California?
Della S. Lindley Elementary is 3459th of 5,693 and Rancho Mirage High is 988th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).