Kyrene Centennial Middle School vs Shepherd Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 31 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kyrene Centennial Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 4–8
580 students
Shepherd Junior High School
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 4–8
581 students
| Measure | Kyrene Centennial Middle School Phoenix, Arizona | Shepherd Junior High School Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 203 | #89 of 203 |
| National rank | #10308 of 15,369 | #11519 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 580 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| city | Phoenix | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kyrene Centennial Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 32.0).
- •Shepherd Junior High School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Kyrene Centennial Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Kyrene Centennial Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 20.8).
- •Shepherd Junior High School is the larger school with 581 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 Kyrene Centennial Middle School better than Shepherd Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kyrene Centennial Middle School ranks higher (37.8 vs 32.0 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 Kyrene Centennial Middle School and Shepherd Junior High School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kyrene Centennial Middle School: 580. Shepherd Junior High School: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kyrene Centennial Middle School and Shepherd Junior High School rank in Arizona?
Kyrene Centennial Middle School is 76th of 203 and Shepherd Junior High School is 89th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).