Desert Junior-Senior High vs Paradise Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 628 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Junior-Senior High
Edwards · Public high · Grades 7–12
497 students
Paradise Senior High
Paradise · Public high · Grades 9–12
495 students
| Measure | Desert Junior-Senior High Edwards, California | Paradise Senior High Paradise, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #235 of 1,343 | #570 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #5602 of 16,910 | #10795 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 497 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Edwards | Paradise |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Junior-Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 40.7).
- •Desert Junior-Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 49.9%).
- •Desert Junior-Senior High does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.0).
- •Desert Junior-Senior High is the larger school with 497 students compared with 495.
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 Junior-Senior High better than Paradise Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Junior-Senior High ranks higher (60.8 vs 40.7 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 Junior-Senior High and Paradise Senior High?
About 628 km in a straight line, between Edwards and Paradise in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Junior-Senior High: 497. Paradise Senior High: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Junior-Senior High and Paradise Senior High rank in California?
Desert Junior-Senior High is 235th of 1,343 and Paradise Senior High is 570th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).