Fountain Hills High School vs McDowell Mountain Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fountain Hills High School
Fountain Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
347 students
McDowell Mountain Elementary School
Fountain Hls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
382 students
| Measure | Fountain Hills High School Fountain Hills, Arizona | McDowell Mountain Elementary School Fountain Hls, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #23 of 286 | #120 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #1941 of 16,910 | #7908 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 347 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 57% |
| city | Fountain Hills | Fountain Hls |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.0 vs 75.1).
- •Fountain Hills High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Fountain Hills High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •McDowell Mountain Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.1).
- •McDowell Mountain Elementary School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 347.
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 Fountain Hills High School better than McDowell Mountain Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fountain Hills High School and McDowell Mountain Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Fountain Hills and Fountain Hls in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain Hills High School: 347. McDowell Mountain Elementary School: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain Hills High School and McDowell Mountain Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Fountain Hills High School is 23rd of 286 and McDowell Mountain Elementary School is 120th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).