Cactus Shadows High School vs Lone Mountain Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.6 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
Lone Mountain Elementary School
Cave Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
376 students
| Measure | Cactus Shadows High School Scottsdale, Arizona | Lone Mountain Elementary School Cave Creek, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #58 of 286 | #52 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #4396 of 16,910 | #4369 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,362 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 1,362 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 77% |
| city | Scottsdale | Cave Creek |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lone Mountain Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 65.5).
- •Lone Mountain Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Lone Mountain Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •Lone Mountain Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 21.0).
- •Cactus Shadows High School is the larger school with 1,362 students compared with 376.
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 Lone Mountain Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lone Mountain 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 Lone Mountain Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Cave Creek in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cactus Shadows High School: 1,362. Lone Mountain Elementary School: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cactus Shadows High School and Lone Mountain Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Cactus Shadows High School is 58th of 286 and Lone Mountain Elementary School is 52nd of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).