Bullhead City Middle School vs Desert Canyon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 301 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bullhead City Middle School
Bullhead City · Public middle · Grades 5–8
424 students
Desert Canyon Middle School
Scottsdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students
| Measure | Bullhead City Middle School Bullhead City, Arizona | Desert Canyon Middle School Scottsdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #152 of 203 | #4 of 203 |
| National rank | #14211 of 15,369 | #2387 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 424 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 65% |
| city | Bullhead City | Scottsdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Canyon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 17.3).
- •Desert Canyon Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 27%).
- •Desert Canyon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 27%).
- •Bullhead City Middle School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 423.
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 Bullhead City Middle School better than Desert Canyon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Canyon Middle School ranks higher (74.8 vs 17.3 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 Bullhead City Middle School and Desert Canyon Middle School?
About 301 km in a straight line, between Bullhead City and Scottsdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bullhead City Middle School: 424. Desert Canyon Middle School: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bullhead City Middle School and Desert Canyon Middle School rank in Arizona?
Bullhead City Middle School is 152nd of 203 and Desert Canyon Middle School is 4th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).