Poston Butte High School vs Skyline Ranch Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poston Butte High School
San Tan Valley · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,310 students
Skyline Ranch Elementary School
San Tan Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
583 students
| Measure | Poston Butte High School San Tan Valley, Arizona | Skyline Ranch Elementary School San Tan Valley, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #232 of 286 | #699 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #14503 of 16,910 | #38175 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,310 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 1,310 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 34% |
| city | San Tan Valley | San Tan Valley |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Skyline Ranch Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.6 vs 24.4).
- •Skyline Ranch Elementary School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 30%).
- •Skyline Ranch Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 30%).
- •Skyline Ranch Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 19.0).
- •Poston Butte High School is the larger school with 1,310 students compared with 583.
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 Poston Butte High School better than Skyline Ranch Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Skyline Ranch Elementary School ranks higher (30.6 vs 24.4 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 Poston Butte High School and Skyline Ranch Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between San Tan Valley and San Tan Valley in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poston Butte High School: 1,310. Skyline Ranch Elementary School: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poston Butte High School and Skyline Ranch Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Poston Butte High School is 232nd of 286 and Skyline Ranch Elementary School is 699th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).