Mesquite High School vs Shumway Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mesquite High School
Gilbert · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,303 students
Shumway Leadership Academy
Chandler · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
474 students
| Measure | Mesquite High School Gilbert, Arizona | Shumway Leadership Academy Chandler, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #118 of 286 | #488 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #8083 of 16,910 | #27992 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,303 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 1,303 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 39% |
| city | Gilbert | Chandler |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesquite High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 45.9).
- •Mesquite High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Mesquite High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Shumway Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.8).
- •Mesquite High School is the larger school with 1,303 students compared with 474.
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 Mesquite High School better than Shumway Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Mesquite High School ranks higher (51.2 vs 45.9 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 Mesquite High School and Shumway Leadership Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Gilbert and Chandler in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mesquite High School: 1,303. Shumway Leadership Academy: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mesquite High School and Shumway Leadership Academy rank in Arizona?
Mesquite High School is 118th of 286 and Shumway Leadership Academy is 488th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).