Newell Barney College Preparatory School vs Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newell Barney College Preparatory School
Queen Creek · Public middle · Grades 5–8
129 students
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High
Queen Creek · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,171 students
| Measure | Newell Barney College Preparatory School Queen Creek, Arizona | Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High Queen Creek, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #15 of 203 | #47 of 203 |
| National rank | #4065 of 15,369 | #6750 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 129 | 1,171 |
| Enrollment | 129 | 1,171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 56% |
| city | Queen Creek | Queen Creek |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newell Barney College Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 54.2).
- •Newell Barney College Preparatory School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Newell Barney College Preparatory School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Newell Barney College Preparatory School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 20.2).
- •Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High is the larger school with 1,171 students compared with 129.
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 Newell Barney College Preparatory School better than Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Newell Barney College Preparatory School ranks higher (66.7 vs 54.2 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 Newell Barney College Preparatory School and Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Queen Creek and Queen Creek in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newell Barney College Preparatory School: 129. Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High: 1,171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newell Barney College Preparatory School and Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High rank in Arizona?
Newell Barney College Preparatory School is 15th of 203 and Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High is 47th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).