Catalina High School vs Doolen Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catalina High School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 8–12
580 students
Doolen Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
490 students
| Measure | Catalina High School Tucson, Arizona | Doolen Middle School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #237 of 286 | #104 of 203 |
| National rank | #14665 of 16,910 | #12405 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 580 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 25% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Doolen Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 23.5).
- •Doolen Middle School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 15%).
- •Doolen Middle School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Catalina High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.6).
- •Catalina High School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 490.
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 High School better than Doolen Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Doolen Middle School ranks higher (27.4 vs 23.5 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 High School and Doolen Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catalina High School: 580. Doolen Middle School: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catalina High School and Doolen Middle School rank in Arizona?
Catalina High School is 237th of 286 and Doolen Middle School is 104th of 203 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).