Adams Traditional Academy vs Barry Goldwater High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams Traditional Academy
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
532 students
Barry Goldwater High School
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,602 students
| Measure | Adams Traditional Academy Phoenix, Arizona | Barry Goldwater High School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #28 of 1,136 | #124 of 286 |
| National rank | #2973 of 50,301 | #8558 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 532 | 1,602 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 1,602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 54% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Adams Traditional Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 49.3).
- •Adams Traditional Academy does better on math proficiency (84% vs 54%).
- •Adams Traditional Academy does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 48%).
- •Adams Traditional Academy does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.2).
- •Barry Goldwater High School is the larger school with 1,602 students compared with 532.
- •Adams Traditional Academy is a charter school while Barry Goldwater High School is a public 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 Adams Traditional Academy better than Barry Goldwater High School?
On the Success Index (US), Adams Traditional Academy ranks higher (83.8 vs 49.3 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 Adams Traditional Academy and Barry Goldwater High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Traditional Academy: 532. Barry Goldwater High School: 1,602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Traditional Academy and Barry Goldwater High School rank in Arizona?
Adams Traditional Academy is 28th of 1,136 and Barry Goldwater High School is 124th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).