Barry Goldwater High School vs Jefferson Preparatory High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 2.1 km 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
Jefferson Preparatory High School
Glendale · Charter high · Grades 7–12
49 students
| Measure | Barry Goldwater High School Phoenix, Arizona | Jefferson Preparatory High School Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #124 of 286 | – |
| National rank | #8558 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,602 | 49 |
| Enrollment | 1,602 | 49 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 4.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| city | Phoenix | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Preparatory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 49.3).
- •Jefferson Preparatory High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Jefferson Preparatory High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 48%).
- •Jefferson Preparatory High School does better on students per teacher (4.9 vs 18.2).
- •Barry Goldwater High School is the larger school with 1,602 students compared with 49.
- •Barry Goldwater High School is a public school while Jefferson Preparatory 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 Barry Goldwater High School better than Jefferson Preparatory High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Preparatory High School ranks higher (74.0 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 Barry Goldwater High School and Jefferson Preparatory High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barry Goldwater High School: 1,602. Jefferson Preparatory High School: 49. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barry Goldwater High School and Jefferson Preparatory High School rank in Arizona?
Barry Goldwater High School is 124th of 286 and Jefferson Preparatory High School is unranked among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).