Palos Verdes High vs Palos Verdes Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 773 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palos Verdes High
Palos Verdes Estates · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,484 students
Palos Verdes Intermediate
Palos Verdes Estates · Public middle · Grades 6–8
735 students
| Measure | Palos Verdes High Palos Verdes Estates, California | Palos Verdes Intermediate Palos Verdes Estates, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #387 of 1,343 | #61 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8240 of 16,910 | #1384 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,484 | 735 |
| Enrollment | 1,484 | 735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 73% |
| city | Palos Verdes Estates | Palos Verdes Estates |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palos Verdes Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 50.6).
- •Palos Verdes Intermediate does better on math proficiency (73% vs 39%).
- •Palos Verdes Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 43%).
- •Palos Verdes High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 9.4%).
- •Palos Verdes High does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 23.0).
- •Palos Verdes High is the larger school with 1,484 students compared with 735.
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 Palos Verdes High better than Palos Verdes Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Palos Verdes Intermediate ranks higher (80.7 vs 50.6 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 Palos Verdes High and Palos Verdes Intermediate?
About 773 m in a straight line, between Palos Verdes Estates and Palos Verdes Estates in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palos Verdes High: 1,484. Palos Verdes Intermediate: 735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palos Verdes High and Palos Verdes Intermediate rank in California?
Palos Verdes High is 387th of 1,343 and Palos Verdes Intermediate is 61st of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).