Highland Arts Elementary vs Poston Junior High School
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.
Highland Arts Elementary
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
648 students
Poston Junior High School
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 7–9
782 students
| Measure | Highland Arts Elementary Mesa, Arizona | Poston Junior High School Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #352 of 1,136 | #107 of 203 |
| National rank | #19436 of 50,301 | #12497 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 648 | 782 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 782 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 34% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Arts Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 27.0).
- •Highland Arts Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 34%).
- •Highland Arts Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 36%).
- •Highland Arts Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 19.6).
- •Poston Junior High School is the larger school with 782 students compared with 648.
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 Highland Arts Elementary better than Poston Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Arts Elementary ranks higher (58.2 vs 27.0 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 Highland Arts Elementary and Poston Junior High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Arts Elementary: 648. Poston Junior High School: 782. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Arts Elementary and Poston Junior High School rank in Arizona?
Highland Arts Elementary is 352nd of 1,136 and Poston Junior High School is 107th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).