Canyon Ridge School vs Paradise Honors Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon Ridge School
Surprise · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,042 students
Paradise Honors Middle School
Surprise · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
696 students
| Measure | Canyon Ridge School Surprise, Arizona | Paradise Honors Middle School Surprise, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #291 of 1,136 | #126 of 203 |
| National rank | #16236 of 50,301 | #13315 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,042 | 696 |
| Enrollment | 1,042 | 696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | – |
| Math proficiency | 62% | – |
| city | Surprise | Surprise |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon Ridge School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 22.6).
- •Paradise Honors Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.8).
- •Canyon Ridge School is the larger school with 1,042 students compared with 696.
- •Canyon Ridge School is a public school while Paradise Honors Middle School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ridge School better than Paradise Honors Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Canyon Ridge School ranks higher (62.8 vs 22.6 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 Ridge School and Paradise Honors Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Surprise and Surprise in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Ridge School: 1,042. Paradise Honors Middle School: 696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Ridge School and Paradise Honors Middle School rank in Arizona?
Canyon Ridge School is 291st of 1,136 and Paradise Honors Middle School is 126th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).