Cortez High School vs Walden Grove High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 210 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cortez High School
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,132 students
Walden Grove High School
Sahuarita · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,151 students
| Measure | Cortez High School Phoenix, Arizona | Walden Grove High School Sahuarita, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #173 of 286 | #111 of 286 |
| National rank | #11297 of 16,910 | #7470 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,132 | 1,151 |
| Enrollment | 1,132 | 1,151 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| city | Phoenix | Sahuarita |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walden Grove High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 38.6).
- •Walden Grove High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Walden Grove High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Walden Grove High School does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 21.8).
- •Walden Grove High School is the larger school with 1,151 students compared with 1,132.
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 Cortez High School better than Walden Grove High School?
On the Success Index (US), Walden Grove High School ranks higher (53.5 vs 38.6 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 Cortez High School and Walden Grove High School?
About 210 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Sahuarita in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cortez High School: 1,132. Walden Grove High School: 1,151. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cortez High School and Walden Grove High School rank in Arizona?
Cortez High School is 173rd of 286 and Walden Grove High School is 111th of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).