Ford Elementary vs Santa Rita High School
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.
Ford Elementary
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
182 students
Santa Rita High School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 8–12
330 students
| Measure | Ford Elementary Tucson, Arizona | Santa Rita High School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #523 of 1,136 | #275 of 286 |
| National rank | #30147 of 50,301 | #16506 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 182 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 5% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 11.3).
- •Ford Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 5%).
- •Ford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 5%).
- •Ford Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.0).
- •Santa Rita High School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 182.
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 Ford Elementary better than Santa Rita High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ford Elementary ranks higher (42.7 vs 11.3 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 Ford Elementary and Santa Rita High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ford Elementary: 182. Santa Rita High School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ford Elementary and Santa Rita High School rank in Arizona?
Ford Elementary is 523rd of 1,136 and Santa Rita High School is 275th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).