Liberty Leadership Academy vs Mingus Union High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty Leadership Academy
Cottonwood · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
81 students
Mingus Union High School
Cottonwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,165 students
| Measure | Liberty Leadership Academy Cottonwood, Arizona | Mingus Union High School Cottonwood, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #605 of 1,136 | #195 of 286 |
| National rank | #34111 of 50,301 | #12456 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 81 | 1,165 |
| Enrollment | 81 | 1,165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Cottonwood | Cottonwood |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 33.9).
- •Mingus Union High School does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 27.0).
- •Mingus Union High School is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 81.
- •Liberty Leadership Academy is a charter school while Mingus Union 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 Liberty Leadership Academy better than Mingus Union High School?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Leadership Academy ranks higher (36.8 vs 33.9 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 Liberty Leadership Academy and Mingus Union High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Cottonwood and Cottonwood in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Leadership Academy: 81. Mingus Union High School: 1,165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Leadership Academy and Mingus Union High School rank in Arizona?
Liberty Leadership Academy is 605th of 1,136 and Mingus Union High School is 195th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).