Big Water High vs Escalante High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Utah, United States, 76 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Water High
Big Water · Public high · Grades 7–12
33 students
Escalante High
Escalante · Public high · Grades 7–12
66 students
| Measure | Big Water High Big Water, Utah | Escalante High Escalante, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #63 of 148 |
| National rank | – | #7751 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 33 | 66 |
| Enrollment | 33 | 66 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 33.0 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 44.5% |
| city | Big Water | Escalante |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Escalante High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 36.9).
- •Escalante High does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Escalante High does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Escalante High does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 33.0).
- •Escalante High is the larger school with 66 students compared with 33.
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 Big Water High better than Escalante High?
On the Success Index (US), Escalante High ranks higher (52.4 vs 36.9 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 Big Water High and Escalante High?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Big Water and Escalante in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Water High: 33. Escalante High: 66. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Water High and Escalante High rank in Utah?
Big Water High is unranked and Escalante High is 63rd of 148 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).