Destiny School vs High Desert Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Destiny School
Globe · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
376 students
High Desert Middle School
Globe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
390 students
| Measure | Destiny School Globe, Arizona | High Desert Middle School Globe, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #343 of 1,136 | #192 of 203 |
| National rank | #19046 of 50,301 | #15202 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 376 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 17% |
| city | Globe | Globe |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Destiny School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 8.5).
- •Destiny School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 17%).
- •Destiny School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 21%).
- •Destiny School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 20.5).
- •High Desert Middle School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 376.
- •Destiny School is a charter school while High Desert Middle School is a public 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 Destiny School better than High Desert Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Destiny School ranks higher (58.7 vs 8.5 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 Destiny School and High Desert Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Globe and Globe in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Destiny School: 376. High Desert Middle School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Destiny School and High Desert Middle School rank in Arizona?
Destiny School is 343rd of 1,136 and High Desert Middle School is 192nd of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).