Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence vs Hamilton 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.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence
Sun Lakes · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
796 students
Hamilton High School
Chandler · Public high · Grades 8–12
3,444 students
| Measure | Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence Sun Lakes, Arizona | Hamilton High School Chandler, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 1,136 | #61 of 286 |
| National rank | #4147 of 50,301 | #4651 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 796 | 3,444 |
| Enrollment | 796 | 3,444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 73% |
| city | Sun Lakes | Chandler |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 64.5).
- •Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence does better on math proficiency (88% vs 73%).
- •Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 65%).
- •Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 20.5).
- •Hamilton High School is the larger school with 3,444 students compared with 796.
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 Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence better than Hamilton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence ranks higher (81.5 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 Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence and Hamilton High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Sun Lakes and Chandler in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence: 796. Hamilton High School: 3,444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence and Hamilton High School rank in Arizona?
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence is 48th of 1,136 and Hamilton High School is 61st of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).