Desert Hot Springs High vs Painted Hills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Hot Springs High
Desert Hot Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,687 students
Painted Hills Middle
Desert Hot Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
722 students
| Measure | Desert Hot Springs High Desert Hot Springs, California | Painted Hills Middle Desert Hot Springs, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1245 of 1,343 | #1301 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #16077 of 16,910 | #15216 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,687 | 722 |
| Enrollment | 1,687 | 722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 13% |
| city | Desert Hot Springs | Desert Hot Springs |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Hot Springs High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.8 vs 8.3).
- •Desert Hot Springs High does better on math proficiency (14% vs 13%).
- •Desert Hot Springs High does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 25%).
- •Desert Hot Springs High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 97.2%).
- •Desert Hot Springs High does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 21.9).
- •Desert Hot Springs High is the larger school with 1,687 students compared with 722.
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 Desert Hot Springs High better than Painted Hills Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Hot Springs High ranks higher (14.8 vs 8.3 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 Desert Hot Springs High and Painted Hills Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Desert Hot Springs and Desert Hot Springs in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Hot Springs High: 1,687. Painted Hills Middle: 722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Hot Springs High and Painted Hills Middle rank in California?
Desert Hot Springs High is 1245th of 1,343 and Painted Hills Middle is 1301st of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).