Fountain Hills High School vs Mountainside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 7.3 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
Mountainside Middle School
Scottsdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
518 students
| Measure | Fountain Hills High School Fountain Hills, Arizona | Mountainside Middle School Scottsdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #23 of 286 | #7 of 203 |
| National rank | #1941 of 16,910 | #2818 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 347 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 63% |
| city | Fountain Hills | Scottsdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fountain Hills High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 72.6).
- •Fountain Hills High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 63%).
- •Fountain Hills High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Fountain Hills High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.2).
- •Mountainside Middle School is the larger school with 518 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 Mountainside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fountain Hills High School ranks higher (76.0 vs 72.6 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 Fountain Hills High School and Mountainside Middle School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Fountain Hills and Scottsdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain Hills High School: 347. Mountainside Middle School: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain Hills High School and Mountainside Middle School rank in Arizona?
Fountain Hills High School is 23rd of 286 and Mountainside Middle School is 7th of 203 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).