Desert Hills High vs Heritage School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Hills High
Saint George · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,241 students
Heritage School
Saint George · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
| Measure | Desert Hills High Saint George, Utah | Heritage School Saint George, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 148 | #442 of 580 |
| National rank | #4953 of 16,910 | #34185 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,241 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 1,241 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 50.2% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 39% |
| city | Saint George | Saint George |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Hills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 36.7).
- •Desert Hills High does better on math proficiency (56% vs 39%).
- •Desert Hills High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 38%).
- •Desert Hills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 50.2%).
- •Heritage School does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 27.0).
- •Desert Hills High is the larger school with 1,241 students compared with 526.
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 Hills High better than Heritage School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Hills High ranks higher (63.3 vs 36.7 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 Hills High and Heritage School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Saint George and Saint George in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Hills High: 1,241. Heritage School: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Hills High and Heritage School rank in Utah?
Desert Hills High is 23rd of 148 and Heritage School is 442nd of 580 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).