Palm Desert Charter Middle vs Palm Desert High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palm Desert Charter Middle
Palm Desert · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
1,298 students
Palm Desert High
Palm Desert · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,079 students
| Measure | Palm Desert Charter Middle Palm Desert, California | Palm Desert High Palm Desert, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #403 of 1,334 | #506 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7434 of 15,369 | #10107 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,298 | 2,079 |
| Enrollment | 1,298 | 2,079 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 27.6 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 34% |
| city | Palm Desert | Palm Desert |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Desert Charter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 43.4).
- •Palm Desert Charter Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 34%).
- •Palm Desert High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Palm Desert High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 61.4%).
- •Palm Desert High does better on students per teacher (26.3 vs 27.6).
- •Palm Desert High is the larger school with 2,079 students compared with 1,298.
- •Palm Desert Charter Middle is a charter school while Palm Desert High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Palm Desert Charter Middle better than Palm Desert High?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Desert Charter Middle ranks higher (51.0 vs 43.4 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 Palm Desert Charter Middle and Palm Desert High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Palm Desert and Palm Desert in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palm Desert Charter Middle: 1,298. Palm Desert High: 2,079. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palm Desert Charter Middle and Palm Desert High rank in California?
Palm Desert Charter Middle is 403rd of 1,334 and Palm Desert High is 506th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).