Combs High School vs Happy Valley School East Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Combs High School
San Tan Valley · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,182 students
Happy Valley School East Campus
San Tan Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
396 students
| Measure | Combs High School San Tan Valley, Arizona | Happy Valley School East Campus San Tan Valley, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #214 of 286 | #507 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #13635 of 16,910 | #29200 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,182 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 46% |
| city | San Tan Valley | San Tan Valley |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Happy Valley School East Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 28.6).
- •Happy Valley School East Campus does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Happy Valley School East Campus does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Happy Valley School East Campus does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 21.9).
- •Combs High School is the larger school with 1,182 students compared with 396.
- •Combs High School is a public school while Happy Valley School East Campus is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Combs High School better than Happy Valley School East Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Happy Valley School East Campus ranks higher (44.1 vs 28.6 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 Combs High School and Happy Valley School East Campus?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between San Tan Valley and San Tan Valley in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Combs High School: 1,182. Happy Valley School East Campus: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Combs High School and Happy Valley School East Campus rank in Arizona?
Combs High School is 214th of 286 and Happy Valley School East Campus is 507th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).