Ironwood School vs Vista Grande High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ironwood School
Casa Grande · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
481 students
Vista Grande High School
Casa Grande · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,943 students
| Measure | Ironwood School Casa Grande, Arizona | Vista Grande High School Casa Grande, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #946 of 1,136 | #253 of 286 |
| National rank | #45917 of 50,301 | #15332 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 481 | 1,943 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 1,943 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| city | Casa Grande | Casa Grande |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Grande High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.6 vs 18.3).
- •Vista Grande High School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Ironwood School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 26%).
- •Ironwood School does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 22.6).
- •Vista Grande High School is the larger school with 1,943 students compared with 481.
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 Ironwood School better than Vista Grande High School?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Grande High School ranks higher (19.6 vs 18.3 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 Ironwood School and Vista Grande High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Casa Grande and Casa Grande in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ironwood School: 481. Vista Grande High School: 1,943. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ironwood School and Vista Grande High School rank in Arizona?
Ironwood School is 946th of 1,136 and Vista Grande High School is 253rd of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).