Dorothy Stinson School vs Thatcher High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorothy Stinson School
Safford · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
539 students
Thatcher High School
Thatcher · Public high · Grades 9–12
512 students
| Measure | Dorothy Stinson School Safford, Arizona | Thatcher High School Thatcher, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #495 of 1,136 | #86 of 286 |
| National rank | #28459 of 50,301 | #5935 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 539 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 62% |
| city | Safford | Thatcher |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thatcher High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 45.2).
- •Thatcher High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Thatcher High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Thatcher High School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 19.3).
- •Dorothy Stinson School is the larger school with 539 students compared with 512.
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 Dorothy Stinson School better than Thatcher High School?
On the Success Index (US), Thatcher High School ranks higher (59.5 vs 45.2 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 Dorothy Stinson School and Thatcher High School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Safford and Thatcher in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorothy Stinson School: 539. Thatcher High School: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorothy Stinson School and Thatcher High School rank in Arizona?
Dorothy Stinson School is 495th of 1,136 and Thatcher High School is 86th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).