Desert Vista High School vs Kyrene Centennial Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Vista High School
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,761 students
Kyrene Centennial Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 4–8
580 students
| Measure | Desert Vista High School Phoenix, Arizona | Kyrene Centennial Middle School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 286 | #76 of 203 |
| National rank | #4143 of 16,910 | #10308 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 2,761 | 580 |
| Enrollment | 2,761 | 580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 37% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Vista High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 37.8).
- •Desert Vista High School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 37%).
- •Desert Vista High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 43%).
- •Kyrene Centennial Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 22.4).
- •Desert Vista High School is the larger school with 2,761 students compared with 580.
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 Vista High School better than Kyrene Centennial Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Vista High School ranks higher (66.6 vs 37.8 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 Vista High School and Kyrene Centennial Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Vista High School: 2,761. Kyrene Centennial Middle School: 580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Vista High School and Kyrene Centennial Middle School rank in Arizona?
Desert Vista High School is 53rd of 286 and Kyrene Centennial Middle School is 76th of 203 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).