Desert Canyons Elementary vs Desert Hills High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Canyons Elementary
Saint George · Public elementary · Grades K–5
670 students
Desert Hills High
Saint George · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,241 students
| Measure | Desert Canyons Elementary Saint George, Utah | Desert Hills High Saint George, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 580 | #23 of 148 |
| National rank | #17915 of 50,301 | #4953 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 670 | 1,241 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 1,241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.4% | 12.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 58% |
| Math proficiency | – | 56% |
| city | Saint George | Saint George |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Hills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 60.4).
- •Desert Hills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 20.4%).
- •Desert Canyons Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 27.0).
- •Desert Hills High is the larger school with 1,241 students compared with 670.
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 Canyons Elementary better than Desert Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Hills High ranks higher (63.3 vs 60.4 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 Canyons Elementary and Desert Hills High?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Saint George and Saint George in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Canyons Elementary: 670. Desert Hills High: 1,241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Canyons Elementary and Desert Hills High rank in Utah?
Desert Canyons Elementary is 187th of 580 and Desert Hills High is 23rd of 148 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).