Apollo High School vs Palo Verde Middle 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.
Apollo High School
Glendale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,152 students
Palo Verde Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 7–8
797 students
| Measure | Apollo High School Glendale, Arizona | Palo Verde Middle School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 286 | #162 of 203 |
| National rank | #8933 of 16,910 | #14397 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 2,152 | 797 |
| Enrollment | 2,152 | 797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 26% |
| city | Glendale | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Apollo High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 16.3).
- •Apollo High School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 26%).
- •Apollo High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 24%).
- •Palo Verde Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 23.1).
- •Apollo High School is the larger school with 2,152 students compared with 797.
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 Apollo High School better than Palo Verde Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Apollo High School ranks higher (47.9 vs 16.3 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 Apollo High School and Palo Verde Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apollo High School: 2,152. Palo Verde Middle School: 797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apollo High School and Palo Verde Middle School rank in Arizona?
Apollo High School is 130th of 286 and Palo Verde Middle School is 162nd of 203 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).