Deer Valley Middle School vs Jefferson Preparatory High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Valley Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 7–8
448 students
Jefferson Preparatory High School
Glendale · Charter high · Grades 7–12
49 students
| Measure | Deer Valley Middle School Phoenix, Arizona | Jefferson Preparatory High School Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #146 of 203 | – |
| National rank | #14046 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 448 | 49 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 49 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 4.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 57% |
| city | Phoenix | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Preparatory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 18.3).
- •Jefferson Preparatory High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 21%).
- •Jefferson Preparatory High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 29%).
- •Jefferson Preparatory High School does better on students per teacher (4.9 vs 16.6).
- •Deer Valley Middle School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 49.
- •Deer Valley Middle 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 Deer Valley Middle School better than Jefferson Preparatory High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Preparatory High School ranks higher (74.0 vs 18.3 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 Deer Valley Middle School and Jefferson Preparatory High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Valley Middle School: 448. Jefferson Preparatory High School: 49. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Valley Middle School and Jefferson Preparatory High School rank in Arizona?
Deer Valley Middle School is 146th of 203 and Jefferson Preparatory High School is unranked among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).