Margaret White Elementary vs Palo Verde High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 980 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Margaret White Elementary
Blythe · Public elementary · Grades K–8
559 students
Palo Verde High
Blythe · Public high · Grades 9–12
740 students
| Measure | Margaret White Elementary Blythe, California | Palo Verde High Blythe, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4710 of 5,693 | #1159 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #46545 of 50,301 | #15611 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 559 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.8% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 17% |
| city | Blythe | Blythe |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.1 vs 18.0).
- •Palo Verde High does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Margaret White Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Palo Verde High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.9% vs 77.8%).
- •Palo Verde High does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.4).
- •Palo Verde High is the larger school with 740 students compared with 559.
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 Margaret White Elementary better than Palo Verde High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Margaret White Elementary and Palo Verde High?
About 980 m in a straight line, between Blythe and Blythe in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Margaret White Elementary: 559. Palo Verde High: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Margaret White Elementary and Palo Verde High rank in California?
Margaret White Elementary is 4710th of 5,693 and Palo Verde High is 1159th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).