James Workman Middle vs Rancho Mirage High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Workman Middle
Cathedral City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,020 students
Rancho Mirage High
Rancho Mirage · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,401 students
| Measure | James Workman Middle Cathedral City, California | Rancho Mirage High Rancho Mirage, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #770 of 1,334 | #988 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12348 of 15,369 | #14403 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,020 | 1,401 |
| Enrollment | 1,020 | 1,401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 24% |
| city | Cathedral City | Rancho Mirage |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Workman Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.7 vs 24.9).
- •James Workman Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Rancho Mirage High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •Rancho Mirage High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 97.8%).
- •Rancho Mirage High does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 22.2).
- •Rancho Mirage High is the larger school with 1,401 students compared with 1,020.
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 James Workman Middle better than Rancho Mirage High?
On the Success Index (US), James Workman Middle ranks higher (27.7 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 James Workman Middle and Rancho Mirage High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Cathedral City and Rancho Mirage in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Workman Middle: 1,020. Rancho Mirage High: 1,401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Workman Middle and Rancho Mirage High rank in California?
James Workman Middle is 770th of 1,334 and Rancho Mirage High is 988th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).