La Quinta High vs La Quinta Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Quinta High
La Quinta · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,425 students
La Quinta Middle
La Quinta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
709 students
| Measure | La Quinta High La Quinta, California | La Quinta Middle La Quinta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #731 of 1,343 | #886 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12453 of 16,910 | #13271 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,425 | 709 |
| Enrollment | 2,425 | 709 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 28% |
| city | La Quinta | La Quinta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Quinta High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 22.8).
- •La Quinta High does better on math proficiency (30% vs 28%).
- •La Quinta High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •La Quinta High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 85.3%).
- •La Quinta Middle does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 25.0).
- •La Quinta High is the larger school with 2,425 students compared with 709.
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 Quinta High better than La Quinta Middle?
On the Success Index (US), La Quinta High ranks higher (33.9 vs 22.8 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 Quinta High and La Quinta Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between La Quinta and La Quinta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Quinta High: 2,425. La Quinta Middle: 709. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Quinta High and La Quinta Middle rank in California?
La Quinta High is 731st of 1,343 and La Quinta Middle is 886th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).