Desert Canyons Elementary vs Desert Hills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 6.8 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 Middle
Saint George · Public other · Grades 8–9
909 students
| Measure | Desert Canyons Elementary Saint George, Utah | Desert Hills Middle Saint George, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #187 of 580 | – |
| National rank | #17915 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 8–9 |
| Students | 670 | 909 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 909 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.4% | 16.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 53% |
| Math proficiency | – | 55% |
| city | Saint George | Saint George |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.2% vs 20.4%).
- •Desert Canyons Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 24.6).
- •Desert Hills Middle is the larger school with 909 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 Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Desert Canyons Elementary and Desert Hills Middle?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Saint George and Saint George in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Canyons Elementary: 670. Desert Hills Middle: 909. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Canyons Elementary and Desert Hills Middle rank in Utah?
Desert Canyons Elementary is 187th of 580 and Desert Hills Middle is unranked among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).