Irene Lopez School vs South Mountain High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 895 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irene Lopez School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
483 students
South Mountain High School
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,207 students
| Measure | Irene Lopez School Phoenix, Arizona | South Mountain High School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #761 of 1,136 | #255 of 286 |
| National rank | #40028 of 50,301 | #15491 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 483 | 2,207 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 2,207 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 25% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irene Lopez School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 18.8).
- •Irene Lopez School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 25%).
- •Irene Lopez School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Irene Lopez School does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 20.8).
- •South Mountain High School is the larger school with 2,207 students compared with 483.
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 Irene Lopez School better than South Mountain High School?
On the Success Index (US), Irene Lopez School ranks higher (27.6 vs 18.8 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 Irene Lopez School and South Mountain High School?
About 895 m in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irene Lopez School: 483. South Mountain High School: 2,207. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irene Lopez School and South Mountain High School rank in Arizona?
Irene Lopez School is 761st of 1,136 and South Mountain High School is 255th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).