Poston Butte High School vs Walker Butte Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poston Butte High School
San Tan Valley · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,310 students
Walker Butte Middle School
San Tan Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
718 students
| Measure | Poston Butte High School San Tan Valley, Arizona | Walker Butte Middle School San Tan Valley, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #232 of 286 | #979 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #14503 of 16,910 | #46509 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,310 | 718 |
| Enrollment | 1,310 | 718 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 22% |
| city | San Tan Valley | San Tan Valley |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poston Butte High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.4 vs 17.2).
- •Poston Butte High School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Poston Butte High School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 28%).
- •Walker Butte Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 19.0).
- •Poston Butte High School is the larger school with 1,310 students compared with 718.
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 Poston Butte High School better than Walker Butte Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Poston Butte High School ranks higher (24.4 vs 17.2 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 Poston Butte High School and Walker Butte Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between San Tan Valley and San Tan Valley in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poston Butte High School: 1,310. Walker Butte Middle School: 718. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poston Butte High School and Walker Butte Middle School rank in Arizona?
Poston Butte High School is 232nd of 286 and Walker Butte Middle School is 979th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).