Barry Goldwater High School vs Deer Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 420 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barry Goldwater High School
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,602 students
Deer Valley Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 7–8
448 students
| Measure | Barry Goldwater High School Phoenix, Arizona | Deer Valley Middle School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 286 | #146 of 203 |
| National rank | #8558 of 16,910 | #14046 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,602 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 1,602 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 21% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barry Goldwater High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 18.3).
- •Barry Goldwater High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 21%).
- •Barry Goldwater High School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 29%).
- •Deer Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.2).
- •Barry Goldwater High School is the larger school with 1,602 students compared with 448.
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 Barry Goldwater High School better than Deer Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Barry Goldwater High School ranks higher (49.3 vs 18.3 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 Barry Goldwater High School and Deer Valley Middle School?
About 420 m in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barry Goldwater High School: 1,602. Deer Valley Middle School: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barry Goldwater High School and Deer Valley Middle School rank in Arizona?
Barry Goldwater High School is 124th of 286 and Deer Valley Middle School is 146th of 203 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).