Desert Shadows Middle School vs Horizon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Shadows Middle School
Scottsdale · Public middle · Grades 5–8
791 students
Horizon High School
Scottsdale · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,767 students
| Measure | Desert Shadows Middle School Scottsdale, Arizona | Horizon High School Scottsdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 203 | #93 of 286 |
| National rank | #4965 of 15,369 | #6382 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 791 | 1,767 |
| Enrollment | 791 | 1,767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 65% |
| city | Scottsdale | Scottsdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Shadows Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 57.7).
- •Horizon High School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Desert Shadows Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 61%).
- •Desert Shadows Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 22.9).
- •Horizon High School is the larger school with 1,767 students compared with 791.
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 Shadows Middle School better than Horizon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Shadows Middle School ranks higher (62.3 vs 57.7 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 Shadows Middle School and Horizon High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Scottsdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Shadows Middle School: 791. Horizon High School: 1,767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Shadows Middle School and Horizon High School rank in Arizona?
Desert Shadows Middle School is 21st of 203 and Horizon High School is 93rd of 286 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).