American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 vs Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6
Gilbert · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
396 students
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High
Queen Creek · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,171 students
| Measure | American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 Gilbert, Arizona | Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High Queen Creek, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 1,136 | #47 of 203 |
| National rank | #5825 of 50,301 | #6750 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 396 | 1,171 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 1,171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| city | Gilbert | Queen Creek |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 54.2).
- •American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 does better on math proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 20.2).
- •Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High is the larger school with 1,171 students compared with 396.
- •American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 is a charter school while Willie & Coy Payne Jr. 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 American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 better than Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High?
On the Success Index (US), American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 ranks higher (78.5 vs 54.2 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 American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 and Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Gilbert and Queen Creek in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6: 396. Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High: 1,171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 and Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High rank in Arizona?
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 is 77th of 1,136 and Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High is 47th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).