Cactus Shadows High School vs Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cactus Shadows High School
Scottsdale · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,362 students
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
424 students
| Measure | Cactus Shadows High School Scottsdale, Arizona | Horseshoe Trails Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #58 of 286 | #51 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #4396 of 16,910 | #4365 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,362 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 1,362 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 85% |
| city | Scottsdale | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horseshoe Trails Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 65.5).
- •Horseshoe Trails Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 68%).
- •Horseshoe Trails Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 70%).
- •Horseshoe Trails Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 21.0).
- •Cactus Shadows High School is the larger school with 1,362 students compared with 424.
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 Cactus Shadows High School better than Horseshoe Trails Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Horseshoe Trails Elementary School ranks higher (81.1 vs 65.5 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 Cactus Shadows High School and Horseshoe Trails Elementary School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cactus Shadows High School: 1,362. Horseshoe Trails Elementary School: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cactus Shadows High School and Horseshoe Trails Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Cactus Shadows High School is 58th of 286 and Horseshoe Trails Elementary School is 51st of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).