Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College vs Mesquite High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College
Gilbert · Charter high · Grades 7–12
194 students
Mesquite High School
Gilbert · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,303 students
| Measure | Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College Gilbert, Arizona | Mesquite High School Gilbert, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 286 | #118 of 286 |
| National rank | #2966 of 16,910 | #8083 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 194 | 1,303 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 1,303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| city | Gilbert | Gilbert |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 51.2).
- •Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.8).
- •Mesquite High School is the larger school with 1,303 students compared with 194.
- •Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College is a charter school while Mesquite High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College better than Mesquite High School?
On the Success Index (US), Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College ranks higher (71.3 vs 51.2 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 Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College and Mesquite High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Gilbert and Gilbert in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College: 194. Mesquite High School: 1,303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College and Mesquite High School rank in Arizona?
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College is 42nd of 286 and Mesquite High School is 118th of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).