Deer Valley High School vs Desert Sky Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 589 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Valley High School
Glendale · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,707 students
Desert Sky Middle School
Glendale · Public middle · Grades 7–8
640 students
| Measure | Deer Valley High School Glendale, Arizona | Desert Sky Middle School Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #57 of 286 | #80 of 203 |
| National rank | #4350 of 16,910 | #10725 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,707 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 1,707 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 42% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 35.6).
- •Deer Valley High School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Deer Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Deer Valley High School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 22.9).
- •Deer Valley High School is the larger school with 1,707 students compared with 640.
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 Deer Valley High School better than Desert Sky Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Valley High School ranks higher (65.7 vs 35.6 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 Deer Valley High School and Desert Sky Middle School?
About 589 m in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Valley High School: 1,707. Desert Sky Middle School: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Valley High School and Desert Sky Middle School rank in Arizona?
Deer Valley High School is 57th of 286 and Desert Sky Middle School is 80th of 203 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).