La Contenta Middle vs Yucca Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Contenta Middle
Yucca Valley · Public middle · Grades 7–8
647 students
Yucca Valley High
Yucca Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,168 students
| Measure | La Contenta Middle Yucca Valley, California | Yucca Valley High Yucca Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #846 of 1,334 | #922 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12930 of 15,369 | #13942 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 647 | 1,168 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 1,168 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 61.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 14% |
| city | Yucca Valley | Yucca Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yucca Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.2 vs 24.6).
- •La Contenta Middle does better on math proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Yucca Valley High does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 39%).
- •Yucca Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.6% vs 70.2%).
- •La Contenta Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 20.9).
- •Yucca Valley High is the larger school with 1,168 students compared with 647.
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 La Contenta Middle better than Yucca Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Yucca Valley High ranks higher (27.2 vs 24.6 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 La Contenta Middle and Yucca Valley High?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Yucca Valley and Yucca Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Contenta Middle: 647. Yucca Valley High: 1,168. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Contenta Middle and Yucca Valley High rank in California?
La Contenta Middle is 846th of 1,334 and Yucca Valley High is 922nd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).