Lookout Mountain School vs Thunderbird High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lookout Mountain School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
979 students
Thunderbird High School
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,592 students
| Measure | Lookout Mountain School Phoenix, Arizona | Thunderbird High School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 1,136 | #84 of 286 |
| National rank | #12515 of 50,301 | #5833 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 979 | 1,592 |
| Enrollment | 979 | 1,592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 76% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lookout Mountain School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 59.9).
- •Thunderbird High School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 66%).
- •Lookout Mountain School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Lookout Mountain School does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 24.1).
- •Thunderbird High School is the larger school with 1,592 students compared with 979.
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 Lookout Mountain School better than Thunderbird High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lookout Mountain School ranks higher (68.3 vs 59.9 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 Lookout Mountain School and Thunderbird High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lookout Mountain School: 979. Thunderbird High School: 1,592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lookout Mountain School and Thunderbird High School rank in Arizona?
Lookout Mountain School is 216th of 1,136 and Thunderbird High School is 84th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).