Desert Foothills Middle School vs Greenway High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Foothills Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 7–8
621 students
Greenway High School
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,318 students
| Measure | Desert Foothills Middle School Phoenix, Arizona | Greenway High School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 203 | #73 of 286 |
| National rank | #12081 of 15,369 | #5452 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 621 | 1,318 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 1,318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 62% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Greenway High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 29.1).
- •Greenway High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 31%).
- •Greenway High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 34%).
- •Desert Foothills Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 21.3).
- •Greenway High School is the larger school with 1,318 students compared with 621.
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 Foothills Middle School better than Greenway High School?
On the Success Index (US), Greenway High School ranks higher (61.4 vs 29.1 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 Foothills Middle School and Greenway High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Foothills Middle School: 621. Greenway High School: 1,318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Foothills Middle School and Greenway High School rank in Arizona?
Desert Foothills Middle School is 97th of 203 and Greenway High School is 73rd of 286 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).