Countryside Elementary School vs Highland Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Countryside Elementary School
Surprise · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
590 students
Highland Prep
Surprise · Charter high · Grades 9–12
505 students
| Measure | Countryside Elementary School Surprise, Arizona | Highland Prep Surprise, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #692 of 1,136 | #281 of 286 |
| National rank | #37867 of 50,301 | #16728 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 590 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Surprise | Surprise |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Countryside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 8.0).
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 23.0).
- •Countryside Elementary School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 505.
- •Countryside Elementary School is a public school while Highland Prep 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 Countryside Elementary School better than Highland Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Countryside Elementary School ranks higher (31.0 vs 8.0 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 Countryside Elementary School and Highland Prep?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Surprise and Surprise in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Countryside Elementary School: 590. Highland Prep: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Countryside Elementary School and Highland Prep rank in Arizona?
Countryside Elementary School is 692nd of 1,136 and Highland Prep is 281st of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).