Ashton Ranch Middle School vs Highland Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashton Ranch Middle School
Surprise · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
480 students
Highland Prep
Surprise · Charter high · Grades 9–12
505 students
| Measure | Ashton Ranch Middle School Surprise, Arizona | Highland Prep Surprise, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #700 of 1,136 | #281 of 286 |
| National rank | #38184 of 50,301 | #16728 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 480 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | – |
| Math proficiency | 34% | – |
| city | Surprise | Surprise |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashton Ranch Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 8.0).
- •Ashton Ranch Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 23.0).
- •Highland Prep is the larger school with 505 students compared with 480.
- •Ashton Ranch Middle School is a public school while Highland Prep is a charter 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 Ashton Ranch Middle School better than Highland Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Ashton Ranch Middle School ranks higher (30.5 vs 8.0 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 Ashton Ranch Middle School and Highland Prep?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Surprise and Surprise in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashton Ranch Middle School: 480. Highland Prep: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashton Ranch Middle School and Highland Prep rank in Arizona?
Ashton Ranch Middle School is 700th of 1,136 and Highland Prep is 281st of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).