Barry Goldwater High School vs Park Meadows Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.0 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
Park Meadows Elementary School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
495 students
| Measure | Barry Goldwater High School Phoenix, Arizona | Park Meadows Elementary School Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #124 of 286 | #208 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #8558 of 16,910 | #12222 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,602 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 1,602 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 58% |
| city | Phoenix | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Meadows Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 49.3).
- •Park Meadows Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 54%).
- •Park Meadows Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 48%).
- •Park Meadows Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.2).
- •Barry Goldwater High School is the larger school with 1,602 students compared with 495.
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 Park Meadows Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Park Meadows Elementary School ranks higher (68.7 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 Park Meadows Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barry Goldwater High School: 1,602. Park Meadows Elementary School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barry Goldwater High School and Park Meadows Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Barry Goldwater High School is 124th of 286 and Park Meadows Elementary School is 208th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).