Highland High School vs Noah Webster Schools- Mesa
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.
Highland High School
Gilbert · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,992 students
Noah Webster Schools- Mesa
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
525 students
| Measure | Highland High School Gilbert, Arizona | Noah Webster Schools- Mesa Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #50 of 286 | #356 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #3960 of 16,910 | #19802 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 2,992 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 57% |
| city | Gilbert | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 57.7).
- •Highland High School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 57%).
- •Highland High School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 61%).
- •Noah Webster Schools- Mesa does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 21.7).
- •Highland High School is the larger school with 2,992 students compared with 525.
- •Highland High School is a public school while Noah Webster Schools- Mesa is a charter 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 Highland High School better than Noah Webster Schools- Mesa?
On the Success Index (US), Highland High School ranks higher (67.4 vs 57.7 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 High School and Noah Webster Schools- Mesa?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Gilbert and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland High School: 2,992. Noah Webster Schools- Mesa: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland High School and Noah Webster Schools- Mesa rank in Arizona?
Highland High School is 50th of 286 and Noah Webster Schools- Mesa is 356th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).