Katherine Finchy Elementary vs Palm Springs High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katherine Finchy Elementary
Palm Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students
Palm Springs High
Palm Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,497 students
| Measure | Katherine Finchy Elementary Palm Springs, California | Palm Springs High Palm Springs, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2440 of 5,693 | #711 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #31083 of 50,301 | #12284 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 464 | 1,497 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 1,497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 33% |
| city | Palm Springs | Palm Springs |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Katherine Finchy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 34.6).
- •Katherine Finchy Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 33%).
- •Palm Springs High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Katherine Finchy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 95.7%).
- •Katherine Finchy Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 21.1).
- •Palm Springs High is the larger school with 1,497 students compared with 464.
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 Katherine Finchy Elementary better than Palm Springs High?
On the Success Index (US), Katherine Finchy Elementary ranks higher (41.3 vs 34.6 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 Katherine Finchy Elementary and Palm Springs High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Palm Springs and Palm Springs in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katherine Finchy Elementary: 464. Palm Springs High: 1,497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katherine Finchy Elementary and Palm Springs High rank in California?
Katherine Finchy Elementary is 2440th of 5,693 and Palm Springs High is 711th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).