Best Schools in Higley, AZ
Higley, AZ has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 14,940 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Higley don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Higley, AZ
The top high schools in Higley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williams Field High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2115 Students
2. Highland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 3174 Students
3. Desert Ridge High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2284 Students
4. Buckeye Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buckeye Union High School District (4284) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1775 Students
Best Middle Schools in Higley, AZ
The top middle schools in Higley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highland Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 979 Students
2. Desert Ridge Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 973 Students
3. Cooley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 873 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Higley, AZ
The top elementary schools in Higley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Canyon Rim Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 849 Students
2. Gateway Pointe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 767 Students
3. Boulder Creek Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 465 Students
4. Rainbow Valley Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberty Elementary District (4266) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 605 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Higley, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Higley, AZ has a total population of 954 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Higley, AZ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Higley, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Higley, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Higley, AZ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Higley, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Higley, AZ
How many schools are in Higley, AZ?
Higley, AZ has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 14,940 students in total.
How do schools in Higley perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Higley score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Higley don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Higley?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 25%
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