Alice Vail Middle School vs University High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Vail Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
573 students
University High School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 8–12
982 students
| Measure | Alice Vail Middle School Tucson, Arizona | University High School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #111 of 203 | #9 of 286 |
| National rank | #12629 of 15,369 | #1142 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 573 | 982 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 982 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 97.5% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 26.2).
- •University High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 27%).
- •University High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 31%).
- •Alice Vail Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 23.4).
- •University High School is the larger school with 982 students compared with 573.
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 Alice Vail Middle School better than University High School?
On the Success Index (US), University High School ranks higher (80.9 vs 26.2 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 Alice Vail Middle School and University High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Vail Middle School: 573. University High School: 982. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Vail Middle School and University High School rank in Arizona?
Alice Vail Middle School is 111th of 203 and University High School is 9th of 286 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).