Barry Goldwater High School vs Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.5 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
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
713 students
| Measure | Barry Goldwater High School Phoenix, Arizona | Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #124 of 286 | #105 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #8558 of 16,910 | #7084 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,602 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 1,602 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 76% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 49.3).
- •Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy does better on math proficiency (76% vs 54%).
- •Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 48%).
- •Barry Goldwater High School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.3).
- •Barry Goldwater High School is the larger school with 1,602 students compared with 713.
- •Barry Goldwater High School is a public school while Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy 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 Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy ranks higher (76.4 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 Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barry Goldwater High School: 1,602. Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barry Goldwater High School and Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy rank in Arizona?
Barry Goldwater High School is 124th of 286 and Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy is 105th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).