Desert Edge High School vs Estrella Foothills High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 12 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
Estrella Foothills High School
Goodyear · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,592 students
| Measure | Desert Edge High School Goodyear, Arizona | Estrella Foothills High School Goodyear, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 286 | #128 of 286 |
| National rank | #10678 of 16,910 | #8791 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,106 | 1,592 |
| Enrollment | 2,106 | 1,592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Goodyear | Goodyear |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Estrella Foothills High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 41.1).
- •Estrella Foothills High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Estrella Foothills High School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Desert Edge High School does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 23.8).
- •Desert Edge High School is the larger school with 2,106 students compared with 1,592.
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 Estrella Foothills High School?
On the Success Index (US), Estrella Foothills High School ranks higher (48.4 vs 41.1 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 Estrella Foothills High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Goodyear and Goodyear in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Edge High School: 2,106. Estrella Foothills High School: 1,592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Edge High School and Estrella Foothills High School rank in Arizona?
Desert Edge High School is 162nd of 286 and Estrella Foothills High School is 128th of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).