Canyon Day Junior High School vs Sunrise Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 181 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon Day Junior High School
Whiteriver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
387 students
Sunrise Middle School
Scottsdale · Public middle · Grades 5–8
390 students
| Measure | Canyon Day Junior High School Whiteriver, Arizona | Sunrise Middle School Scottsdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 203 | #66 of 203 |
| National rank | #14655 of 15,369 | #8749 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 387 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 46% |
| city | Whiteriver | Scottsdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.9 vs 14.3).
- •Sunrise Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 8%).
- •Sunrise Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 7%).
- •Canyon Day Junior High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.3).
- •Sunrise Middle School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 387.
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 Canyon Day Junior High School better than Sunrise Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunrise Middle School ranks higher (44.9 vs 14.3 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 Canyon Day Junior High School and Sunrise Middle School?
About 181 km in a straight line, between Whiteriver and Scottsdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Day Junior High School: 387. Sunrise Middle School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Day Junior High School and Sunrise Middle School rank in Arizona?
Canyon Day Junior High School is 167th of 203 and Sunrise Middle School is 66th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).