Desert Mountain High School vs Laguna Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 4.6 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
Laguna Elementary School
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students
| Measure | Desert Mountain High School Scottsdale, Arizona | Laguna Elementary School Scottsdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #51 of 286 | #21 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #4055 of 16,910 | #2096 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,905 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 1,905 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 73% |
| city | Scottsdale | Scottsdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laguna Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 67.0).
- •Desert Mountain High School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 73%).
- •Laguna Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Laguna Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 20.7).
- •Desert Mountain High School is the larger school with 1,905 students compared with 369.
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 Laguna Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Laguna Elementary School ranks higher (85.8 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 Laguna Elementary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Scottsdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Mountain High School: 1,905. Laguna Elementary School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Mountain High School and Laguna Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Desert Mountain High School is 51st of 286 and Laguna Elementary School is 21st of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).