Big Water High vs West Desert High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Utah, United States, 344 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
West Desert High School
Trout Creek · Public high · Grades 7–12
11 students
| Measure | Big Water High Big Water, Utah | West Desert High School Trout Creek, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 33 | 11 |
| Enrollment | 33 | 11 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 33.0 | 5.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 75% |
| city | Big Water | Trout Creek |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Desert High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 36.9).
- •West Desert High School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 24.5%).
- •West Desert High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 24.5%).
- •Big Water High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 45.5%).
- •West Desert High School does better on students per teacher (5.5 vs 33.0).
- •Big Water High is the larger school with 33 students compared with 11.
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 West Desert High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Desert High School ranks higher (73.6 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 West Desert High School?
About 344 km in a straight line, between Big Water and Trout Creek in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Water High: 33. West Desert High School: 11. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Water High and West Desert High School rank in Utah?
Big Water High is unranked and West Desert High School is unranked among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).