Santa Maria Middle School vs South Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Santa Maria Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
South Ridge High School
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 9–12
359 students
| Measure | Santa Maria Middle School Phoenix, Arizona | South Ridge High School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 203 | #180 of 286 |
| National rank | #14658 of 15,369 | #11564 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 591 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 47% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 14.3).
- •South Ridge High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •South Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •South Ridge High School does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 22.7).
- •Santa Maria Middle School is the larger school with 591 students compared with 359.
- •Santa Maria Middle School is a public school while South Ridge High School is a charter 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 Santa Maria Middle School better than South Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), South Ridge High School ranks higher (37.6 vs 14.3 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 Santa Maria Middle School and South Ridge High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Santa Maria Middle School: 591. South Ridge High School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Santa Maria Middle School and South Ridge High School rank in Arizona?
Santa Maria Middle School is 168th of 203 and South Ridge High School is 180th of 286 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).