Paradise Honors Middle School vs Sunset Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paradise Honors Middle School
Surprise · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
696 students
Sunset Hills Elementary
Surprise · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
877 students
| Measure | Paradise Honors Middle School Surprise, Arizona | Sunset Hills Elementary Surprise, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #126 of 203 | #449 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #13315 of 15,369 | #25849 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 696 | 877 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 877 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 54% |
| Math proficiency | – | 51% |
| city | Surprise | Surprise |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 22.6).
- •Paradise Honors Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.5).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary is the larger school with 877 students compared with 696.
- •Paradise Honors Middle School is a charter school while Sunset Hills Elementary 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 Paradise Honors Middle School better than Sunset Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Hills Elementary ranks higher (49.0 vs 22.6 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 Paradise Honors Middle School and Sunset Hills Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Surprise and Surprise in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paradise Honors Middle School: 696. Sunset Hills Elementary: 877. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paradise Honors Middle School and Sunset Hills Elementary rank in Arizona?
Paradise Honors Middle School is 126th of 203 and Sunset Hills Elementary is 449th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).