Benjamin Franklin High School vs Cortina Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 981 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin High School
Queen Creek · Charter high · Grades 7–12
1,324 students
Cortina Elementary
Queen Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
629 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin High School Queen Creek, Arizona | Cortina Elementary Queen Creek, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #89 of 286 | #102 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #6061 of 16,910 | #7047 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,324 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 70% |
| city | Queen Creek | Queen Creek |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cortina Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 59.0).
- •Cortina Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 64%).
- •Cortina Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 61%).
- •Cortina Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 20.1).
- •Benjamin Franklin High School is the larger school with 1,324 students compared with 629.
- •Benjamin Franklin High School is a charter school while Cortina Elementary 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 Benjamin Franklin High School better than Cortina Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cortina Elementary ranks higher (76.4 vs 59.0 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 Benjamin Franklin High School and Cortina Elementary?
About 981 m in a straight line, between Queen Creek and Queen Creek in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin High School: 1,324. Cortina Elementary: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin High School and Cortina Elementary rank in Arizona?
Benjamin Franklin High School is 89th of 286 and Cortina Elementary is 102nd of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).