Ruth Powell Elementary School vs Safford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 298 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruth Powell Elementary School
Safford · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
575 students
Safford High School
Safford · Public high · Grades 9–12
828 students
| Measure | Ruth Powell Elementary School Safford, Arizona | Safford High School Safford, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #447 of 1,136 | #102 of 286 |
| National rank | #25715 of 50,301 | #6962 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 575 | 828 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 828 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| city | Safford | Safford |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Safford High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 49.2).
- •Safford High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Safford High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Safford High School does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 20.5).
- •Safford High School is the larger school with 828 students compared with 575.
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 Ruth Powell Elementary School better than Safford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Safford High School ranks higher (55.3 vs 49.2 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 Ruth Powell Elementary School and Safford High School?
About 298 m in a straight line, between Safford and Safford in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ruth Powell Elementary School: 575. Safford High School: 828. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ruth Powell Elementary School and Safford High School rank in Arizona?
Ruth Powell Elementary School is 447th of 1,136 and Safford High School is 102nd of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).