Combs Traditional Academy vs J. O. Combs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Combs Traditional Academy
San Tan Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
211 students
J. O. Combs Middle School
San Tan Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
581 students
| Measure | Combs Traditional Academy San Tan Valley, Arizona | J. O. Combs Middle School San Tan Valley, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 1,136 | #900 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #12720 of 50,301 | #44655 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 211 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 30% |
| city | San Tan Valley | San Tan Valley |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Combs Traditional Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 20.3).
- •Combs Traditional Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 30%).
- •Combs Traditional Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Combs Traditional Academy does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 20.0).
- •J. O. Combs Middle School is the larger school with 581 students compared with 211.
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 Traditional Academy better than J. O. Combs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Combs Traditional Academy ranks higher (68.0 vs 20.3 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 Traditional Academy and J. O. Combs Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Tan Valley and San Tan Valley in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Combs Traditional Academy: 211. J. O. Combs Middle School: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Combs Traditional Academy and J. O. Combs Middle School rank in Arizona?
Combs Traditional Academy is 221st of 1,136 and J. O. Combs Middle School is 900th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).