Desert Sunrise High School vs Santa Cruz Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Sunrise High School
Maricopa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,261 students
Santa Cruz Elementary School
Maricopa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
941 students
| Measure | Desert Sunrise High School Maricopa, Arizona | Santa Cruz Elementary School Maricopa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 286 | #586 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #16773 of 16,910 | #33180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,261 | 941 |
| Enrollment | 1,261 | 941 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 44% |
| Math proficiency | – | 44% |
| city | Maricopa | Maricopa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Cruz Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.2 vs 7.1).
- •Santa Cruz Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 23.4).
- •Desert Sunrise High School is the larger school with 1,261 students compared with 941.
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 Desert Sunrise High School better than Santa Cruz Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Cruz Elementary School ranks higher (38.2 vs 7.1 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 Desert Sunrise High School and Santa Cruz Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Maricopa and Maricopa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sunrise High School: 1,261. Santa Cruz Elementary School: 941. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sunrise High School and Santa Cruz Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Desert Sunrise High School is 286th of 286 and Santa Cruz Elementary School is 586th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).