Centennial Elementary School vs Higley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
588 students
Higley High School
Gilbert · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,005 students
| Measure | Centennial Elementary School Gilbert, Arizona | Higley High School Gilbert, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 1,136 | #62 of 286 |
| National rank | #9498 of 50,301 | #4653 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 588 | 2,005 |
| Enrollment | 588 | 2,005 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 71% |
| city | Gilbert | Gilbert |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 64.5).
- •Higley High School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 66%).
- •Centennial Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 64%).
- •Centennial Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.9).
- •Higley High School is the larger school with 2,005 students compared with 588.
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 Centennial Elementary School better than Higley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Elementary School ranks higher (72.6 vs 64.5 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 Centennial Elementary School and Higley High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Gilbert and Gilbert in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Elementary School: 588. Higley High School: 2,005. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Elementary School and Higley High School rank in Arizona?
Centennial Elementary School is 153rd of 1,136 and Higley High School is 62nd of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).