Desert Mountain High School vs Fountain Hills High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Mountain High School
Scottsdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,905 students
Fountain Hills High School
Fountain Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
347 students
| Measure | Desert Mountain High School Scottsdale, Arizona | Fountain Hills High School Fountain Hills, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #51 of 286 | #23 of 286 |
| National rank | #4055 of 16,910 | #1941 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,905 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 1,905 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 77% |
| city | Scottsdale | Fountain Hills |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fountain Hills High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 67.0).
- •Desert Mountain High School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Fountain Hills High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Fountain Hills High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 20.7).
- •Desert Mountain High School is the larger school with 1,905 students compared with 347.
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 Mountain High School better than Fountain Hills High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fountain Hills High School ranks higher (76.0 vs 67.0 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 Mountain High School and Fountain Hills High School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Fountain Hills in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Mountain High School: 1,905. Fountain Hills High School: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Mountain High School and Fountain Hills High School rank in Arizona?
Desert Mountain High School is 51st of 286 and Fountain Hills High School is 23rd of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).