Safford Middle School vs Thatcher Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Safford Middle School
Safford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
375 students
Thatcher Middle School
Thatcher · Public middle · Grades 7–8
273 students
| Measure | Safford Middle School Safford, Arizona | Thatcher Middle School Thatcher, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 203 | #60 of 203 |
| National rank | #12380 of 15,369 | #8006 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 375 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| city | Safford | Thatcher |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thatcher Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 27.6).
- •Thatcher Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Thatcher Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Thatcher Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 20.8).
- •Safford Middle School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 273.
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 Safford Middle School better than Thatcher Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Thatcher Middle School ranks higher (48.4 vs 27.6 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 Safford Middle School and Thatcher Middle School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Safford and Thatcher in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Safford Middle School: 375. Thatcher Middle School: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Safford Middle School and Thatcher Middle School rank in Arizona?
Safford Middle School is 102nd of 203 and Thatcher Middle School is 60th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).