Cibola High School vs Gowan Science Academy
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.
Cibola High School
Yuma · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,434 students
Gowan Science Academy
Yuma · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
816 students
| Measure | Cibola High School Yuma, Arizona | Gowan Science Academy Yuma, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #192 of 286 | #194 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #12255 of 16,910 | #11653 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 2,434 | 816 |
| Enrollment | 2,434 | 816 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 70% |
| city | Yuma | Yuma |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gowan Science Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 34.7).
- •Gowan Science Academy does better on math proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •Gowan Science Academy does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 37%).
- •Cibola High School does better on students per teacher (25.4 vs 26.3).
- •Cibola High School is the larger school with 2,434 students compared with 816.
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 Cibola High School better than Gowan Science Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Gowan Science Academy ranks higher (69.5 vs 34.7 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 Cibola High School and Gowan Science Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Yuma and Yuma in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cibola High School: 2,434. Gowan Science Academy: 816. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cibola High School and Gowan Science Academy rank in Arizona?
Cibola High School is 192nd of 286 and Gowan Science Academy is 194th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).