Desert Edge High School vs Desert Star
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Edge High School
Goodyear · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,106 students
Desert Star
Goodyear · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
637 students
| Measure | Desert Edge High School Goodyear, Arizona | Desert Star Goodyear, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 286 | #786 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #10678 of 16,910 | #41062 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 2,106 | 637 |
| Enrollment | 2,106 | 637 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 38% |
| city | Goodyear | Goodyear |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Edge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 26.0).
- •Desert Edge High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Desert Edge High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Desert Star does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 21.9).
- •Desert Edge High School is the larger school with 2,106 students compared with 637.
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 Desert Edge High School better than Desert Star?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Edge High School ranks higher (41.1 vs 26.0 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 Desert Edge High School and Desert Star?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Goodyear and Goodyear in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Edge High School: 2,106. Desert Star: 637. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Edge High School and Desert Star rank in Arizona?
Desert Edge High School is 162nd of 286 and Desert Star is 786th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).