Desert Cove Elementary School vs Shadow Mountain High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 501 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Cove Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
414 students
Shadow Mountain High School
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,080 students
| Measure | Desert Cove Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona | Shadow Mountain High School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #497 of 1,136 | #106 of 286 |
| National rank | #28600 of 50,301 | #7275 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 414 | 1,080 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 1,080 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 52% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shadow Mountain High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 45.0).
- •Shadow Mountain High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Shadow Mountain High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Desert Cove Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.7).
- •Shadow Mountain High School is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 414.
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 Desert Cove Elementary School better than Shadow Mountain High School?
On the Success Index (US), Shadow Mountain High School ranks higher (54.2 vs 45.0 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 Desert Cove Elementary School and Shadow Mountain High School?
About 501 m in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Cove Elementary School: 414. Shadow Mountain High School: 1,080. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Cove Elementary School and Shadow Mountain High School rank in Arizona?
Desert Cove Elementary School is 497th of 1,136 and Shadow Mountain High School is 106th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).