Lafe Nelson School vs Thatcher High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafe Nelson School
Safford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
471 students
Thatcher High School
Thatcher · Public high · Grades 9–12
512 students
| Measure | Lafe Nelson School Safford, Arizona | Thatcher High School Thatcher, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #522 of 1,136 | #86 of 286 |
| National rank | #30099 of 50,301 | #5935 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 471 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 62% |
| city | Safford | Thatcher |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thatcher High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 42.8).
- •Thatcher High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Thatcher High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Thatcher High School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 22.4).
- •Thatcher High School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 471.
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 Lafe Nelson School better than Thatcher High School?
On the Success Index (US), Thatcher High School ranks higher (59.5 vs 42.8 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 Lafe Nelson School and Thatcher High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Safford and Thatcher in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafe Nelson School: 471. Thatcher High School: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafe Nelson School and Thatcher High School rank in Arizona?
Lafe Nelson School is 522nd of 1,136 and Thatcher High School is 86th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).