Mountain View High School 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.
Mountain View High School
Mesa · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,421 students
Poston Junior High School
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 7–9
782 students
| Measure | Mountain View High School Mesa, Arizona | Poston Junior High School Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 286 | #107 of 203 |
| National rank | #5537 of 16,910 | #12497 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 3,421 | 782 |
| Enrollment | 3,421 | 782 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 34% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 27.0).
- •Mountain View High School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 34%).
- •Mountain View High School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 36%).
- •Poston Junior High School does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 22.4).
- •Mountain View High School is the larger school with 3,421 students compared with 782.
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 Mountain View High School better than Poston Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View High School ranks higher (61.1 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 Mountain View High School and Poston Junior High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain View High School: 3,421. Poston Junior High School: 782. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain View High School and Poston Junior High School rank in Arizona?
Mountain View High School is 75th of 286 and Poston Junior High School is 107th of 203 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).