Buckeye Union High School vs Palo Verde Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 10.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckeye Union High School
Buckeye · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,841 students
Palo Verde Elementary School
Palo Verde · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
482 students
| Measure | Buckeye Union High School Buckeye, Arizona | Palo Verde Elementary School Palo Verde, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 286 | #569 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #13594 of 16,910 | #32273 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,841 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 1,841 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Buckeye | Palo Verde |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palo Verde Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.5 vs 28.8).
- •Palo Verde Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Palo Verde Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 29%).
- •Palo Verde Elementary School does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 22.7).
- •Buckeye Union High School is the larger school with 1,841 students compared with 482.
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 Buckeye Union High School better than Palo Verde Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Palo Verde Elementary School ranks higher (39.5 vs 28.8 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 Buckeye Union High School and Palo Verde Elementary School?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Buckeye and Palo Verde in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckeye Union High School: 1,841. Palo Verde Elementary School: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckeye Union High School and Palo Verde Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Buckeye Union High School is 212th of 286 and Palo Verde Elementary School is 569th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).