Palos Verdes Peninsula High vs Ridgecrest Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palos Verdes Peninsula High
Rolling Hills Estates · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,075 students
Ridgecrest Intermediate
Rancho Palos Verdes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
881 students
| Measure | Palos Verdes Peninsula High Rolling Hills Estates, California | Ridgecrest Intermediate Rancho Palos Verdes, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #39 of 1,343 | #64 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1789 of 16,910 | #1419 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,075 | 881 |
| Enrollment | 2,075 | 881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.8% | 10.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 75% |
| city | Rolling Hills Estates | Rancho Palos Verdes |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgecrest Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 76.8).
- •Palos Verdes Peninsula High does better on math proficiency (76% vs 75%).
- •Ridgecrest Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 76%).
- •Ridgecrest Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.3% vs 11.8%).
- •Palos Verdes Peninsula High does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 24.5).
- •Palos Verdes Peninsula High is the larger school with 2,075 students compared with 881.
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 Peninsula High better than Ridgecrest Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgecrest Intermediate ranks higher (80.5 vs 76.8 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 Palos Verdes Peninsula High and Ridgecrest Intermediate?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palos Verdes Peninsula High: 2,075. Ridgecrest Intermediate: 881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palos Verdes Peninsula High and Ridgecrest Intermediate rank in California?
Palos Verdes Peninsula High is 39th of 1,343 and Ridgecrest Intermediate is 64th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).