Challenger Middle School vs Sunnyside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
590 students
Sunnyside High School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,258 students
| Measure | Challenger Middle School Tucson, Arizona | Sunnyside High School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 203 | #258 of 286 |
| National rank | #15049 of 15,369 | #15659 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 590 | 2,258 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 2,258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 27% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunnyside High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.7 vs 10.5).
- •Sunnyside High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Sunnyside High School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 20%).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 23.8).
- •Sunnyside High School is the larger school with 2,258 students compared with 590.
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 Challenger Middle School better than Sunnyside High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunnyside High School ranks higher (17.7 vs 10.5 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 Challenger Middle School and Sunnyside High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Middle School: 590. Sunnyside High School: 2,258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Middle School and Sunnyside High School rank in Arizona?
Challenger Middle School is 182nd of 203 and Sunnyside High School is 258th of 286 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).