Augusta Ranch Elementary vs Desert Ridge High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Augusta Ranch Elementary
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
855 students
Desert Ridge High
Mesa · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,103 students
| Measure | Augusta Ranch Elementary Mesa, Arizona | Desert Ridge High Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #309 of 1,136 | #133 of 286 |
| National rank | #16968 of 50,301 | #9024 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 855 | 2,103 |
| Enrollment | 855 | 2,103 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 51% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Augusta Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 47.6).
- •Desert Ridge High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •Augusta Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 51%).
- •Augusta Ranch Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 19.8).
- •Desert Ridge High is the larger school with 2,103 students compared with 855.
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 Augusta Ranch Elementary better than Desert Ridge High?
On the Success Index (US), Augusta Ranch Elementary ranks higher (61.7 vs 47.6 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 Augusta Ranch Elementary and Desert Ridge High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Augusta Ranch Elementary: 855. Desert Ridge High: 2,103. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Augusta Ranch Elementary and Desert Ridge High rank in Arizona?
Augusta Ranch Elementary is 309th of 1,136 and Desert Ridge High is 133rd of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).