Cortez High School vs Washington Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.7 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
Washington Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
720 students
| Measure | Cortez High School Phoenix, Arizona | Washington Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #173 of 286 | #910 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #11297 of 16,910 | #44940 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,132 | 720 |
| Enrollment | 1,132 | 720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cortez High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 19.9).
- •Cortez High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Cortez High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Washington Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 21.8).
- •Cortez High School is the larger school with 1,132 students compared with 720.
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 Washington Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cortez High School ranks higher (38.6 vs 19.9 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 Washington Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cortez High School: 1,132. Washington Elementary School: 720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cortez High School and Washington Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Cortez High School is 173rd of 286 and Washington Elementary School is 910th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).