Apollo Middle School vs Rim Country Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 234 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apollo Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
480 students
Rim Country Middle School
Payson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
478 students
| Measure | Apollo Middle School Tucson, Arizona | Rim Country Middle School Payson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 203 | #75 of 203 |
| National rank | #14362 of 15,369 | #10296 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 480 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 36% |
| city | Tucson | Payson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rim Country Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 16.4).
- •Rim Country Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 18%).
- •Rim Country Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 17%).
- •Apollo Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.5).
- •Apollo Middle School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 478.
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 Apollo Middle School better than Rim Country Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Rim Country Middle School ranks higher (37.9 vs 16.4 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 Apollo Middle School and Rim Country Middle School?
About 234 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Payson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apollo Middle School: 480. Rim Country Middle School: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apollo Middle School and Rim Country Middle School rank in Arizona?
Apollo Middle School is 158th of 203 and Rim Country Middle School is 75th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).