Smith Junior High School vs Zaharis Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smith Junior High School
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
707 students
Zaharis Elementary
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
721 students
| Measure | Smith Junior High School Mesa, Arizona | Zaharis Elementary Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 203 | #271 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #12825 of 15,369 | #15083 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 707 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 707 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 64% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zaharis Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 25.2).
- •Zaharis Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 26%).
- •Zaharis Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 36%).
- •Smith Junior High School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.5).
- •Zaharis Elementary is the larger school with 721 students compared with 707.
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 Smith Junior High School better than Zaharis Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Zaharis Elementary ranks higher (64.6 vs 25.2 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 Smith Junior High School and Zaharis Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smith Junior High School: 707. Zaharis Elementary: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smith Junior High School and Zaharis Elementary rank in Arizona?
Smith Junior High School is 115th of 203 and Zaharis Elementary is 271st of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).