Sunset Hills Elementary vs Willow Canyon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sunset Hills Elementary
Surprise · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
877 students
Willow Canyon High School
Surprise · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,901 students
| Measure | Sunset Hills Elementary Surprise, Arizona | Willow Canyon High School Surprise, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #449 of 1,136 | #140 of 286 |
| National rank | #25849 of 50,301 | #9322 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 877 | 1,901 |
| Enrollment | 877 | 1,901 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 52% |
| city | Surprise | Surprise |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 46.5).
- •Willow Canyon High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 24.4).
- •Willow Canyon High School is the larger school with 1,901 students compared with 877.
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 Sunset Hills Elementary better than Willow Canyon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Hills Elementary ranks higher (49.0 vs 46.5 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 Sunset Hills Elementary and Willow Canyon High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Surprise and Surprise in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sunset Hills Elementary: 877. Willow Canyon High School: 1,901. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sunset Hills Elementary and Willow Canyon High School rank in Arizona?
Sunset Hills Elementary is 449th of 1,136 and Willow Canyon High School is 140th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).