Desert Canyons Elementary vs Sunrise Ridge Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 6.1 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
Sunrise Ridge Intermediate
Saint George · Public middle · Grades 6–7
802 students
| Measure | Desert Canyons Elementary Saint George, Utah | Sunrise Ridge Intermediate Saint George, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 580 | #27 of 141 |
| National rank | #17915 of 50,301 | #4806 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 670 | 802 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 802 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.4% | 17.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 55% |
| Math proficiency | – | 53% |
| city | Saint George | Saint George |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Ridge Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 60.4).
- •Sunrise Ridge Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 20.4%).
- •Desert Canyons Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 22.9).
- •Sunrise Ridge Intermediate is the larger school with 802 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 Sunrise Ridge Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Sunrise Ridge Intermediate ranks higher (63.1 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 Sunrise Ridge Intermediate?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Saint George and Saint George in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Canyons Elementary: 670. Sunrise Ridge Intermediate: 802. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Canyons Elementary and Sunrise Ridge Intermediate rank in Utah?
Desert Canyons Elementary is 187th of 580 and Sunrise Ridge Intermediate is 27th of 141 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).