Desert View Middle & High School vs Somerton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert View Middle & High School
Yuma · Charter high · Grades 6–12
225 students
Somerton High School
Somerton · Public high · Grades 9–12
608 students
| Measure | Desert View Middle & High School Yuma, Arizona | Somerton High School Somerton, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #242 of 286 | #274 of 286 |
| National rank | #14834 of 16,910 | #16486 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 225 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Yuma | Somerton |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert View Middle & High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 11.5).
- •Desert View Middle & High School does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 21.7).
- •Somerton High School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 225.
- •Desert View Middle & High School is a charter school while Somerton High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 View Middle & High School better than Somerton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert View Middle & High School ranks higher (22.6 vs 11.5 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 View Middle & High School and Somerton High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Yuma and Somerton in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert View Middle & High School: 225. Somerton High School: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert View Middle & High School and Somerton High School rank in Arizona?
Desert View Middle & High School is 242nd of 286 and Somerton High School is 274th of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).