Canyon Day Junior High School vs High Desert Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 79 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon Day Junior High School
Whiteriver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
387 students
High Desert Middle School
Globe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
390 students
| Measure | Canyon Day Junior High School Whiteriver, Arizona | High Desert Middle School Globe, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 203 | #192 of 203 |
| National rank | #14655 of 15,369 | #15202 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 387 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 17% |
| city | Whiteriver | Globe |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon Day Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.3 vs 8.5).
- •High Desert Middle School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 8%).
- •High Desert Middle School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 7%).
- •Canyon Day Junior High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 20.5).
- •High Desert Middle School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 387.
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 Canyon Day Junior High School better than High Desert Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Canyon Day Junior High School ranks higher (14.3 vs 8.5 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 Canyon Day Junior High School and High Desert Middle School?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Whiteriver and Globe in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Day Junior High School: 387. High Desert Middle School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Day Junior High School and High Desert Middle School rank in Arizona?
Canyon Day Junior High School is 167th of 203 and High Desert Middle School is 192nd of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).