Carol Rae Ranch Elementary vs Highland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carol Rae Ranch Elementary
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
561 students
Highland High School
Gilbert · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,992 students
| Measure | Carol Rae Ranch Elementary Gilbert, Arizona | Highland High School Gilbert, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #71 of 1,136 | #50 of 286 |
| National rank | #5535 of 50,301 | #3960 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 561 | 2,992 |
| Enrollment | 561 | 2,992 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 78% |
| city | Gilbert | Gilbert |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carol Rae Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 67.4).
- •Highland High School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 70%).
- •Carol Rae Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 69%).
- •Carol Rae Ranch Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 21.7).
- •Highland High School is the larger school with 2,992 students compared with 561.
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 Carol Rae Ranch Elementary better than Highland High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carol Rae Ranch Elementary ranks higher (79.0 vs 67.4 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 Carol Rae Ranch Elementary and Highland High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gilbert and Gilbert in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carol Rae Ranch Elementary: 561. Highland High School: 2,992. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carol Rae Ranch Elementary and Highland High School rank in Arizona?
Carol Rae Ranch Elementary is 71st of 1,136 and Highland High School is 50th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).