Canyon Del Oro High School vs Lawrence W Cross Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon Del Oro High School
Oro Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,758 students
Lawrence W Cross Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
827 students
| Measure | Canyon Del Oro High School Oro Valley, Arizona | Lawrence W Cross Middle School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #92 of 286 | #50 of 203 |
| National rank | #6322 of 16,910 | #7060 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,758 | 827 |
| Enrollment | 1,758 | 827 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 50% |
| city | Oro Valley | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon Del Oro High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 52.7).
- •Canyon Del Oro High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Canyon Del Oro High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Lawrence W Cross Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 22.0).
- •Canyon Del Oro High School is the larger school with 1,758 students compared with 827.
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 Del Oro High School better than Lawrence W Cross Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Canyon Del Oro High School ranks higher (57.9 vs 52.7 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 Del Oro High School and Lawrence W Cross Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Oro Valley and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Del Oro High School: 1,758. Lawrence W Cross Middle School: 827. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Del Oro High School and Lawrence W Cross Middle School rank in Arizona?
Canyon Del Oro High School is 92nd of 286 and Lawrence W Cross Middle School is 50th of 203 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).