Catalina Foothills High School vs Sunrise Drive Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catalina Foothills High School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,865 students
Sunrise Drive Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
469 students
| Measure | Catalina Foothills High School Tucson, Arizona | Sunrise Drive Elementary School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #32 of 286 | #36 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #2529 of 16,910 | #3598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,865 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 1,865 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 81% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Drive Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 73.2).
- •Catalina Foothills High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •Sunrise Drive Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Sunrise Drive Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 20.3).
- •Catalina Foothills High School is the larger school with 1,865 students compared with 469.
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 Catalina Foothills High School better than Sunrise Drive Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunrise Drive Elementary School ranks higher (82.6 vs 73.2 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 Catalina Foothills High School and Sunrise Drive Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catalina Foothills High School: 1,865. Sunrise Drive Elementary School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catalina Foothills High School and Sunrise Drive Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Catalina Foothills High School is 32nd of 286 and Sunrise Drive Elementary School is 36th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).