Desert Hills High vs Little Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.8 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
Little Valley School
ST George · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
552 students
| Measure | Desert Hills High Saint George, Utah | Little Valley School ST George, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #23 of 148 | #74 of 580 |
| National rank | #4953 of 16,910 | #11802 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,241 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 1,241 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 59% |
| city | Saint George | ST George |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Little Valley School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 63.3).
- •Little Valley School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 56%).
- •Little Valley School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Little Valley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8% vs 12.2%).
- •Little Valley School does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 27.0).
- •Desert Hills High is the larger school with 1,241 students compared with 552.
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 Little Valley School?
On the Success Index (US), Little Valley School ranks higher (69.3 vs 63.3 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 Little Valley School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Saint George and ST George in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Hills High: 1,241. Little Valley School: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Hills High and Little Valley School rank in Utah?
Desert Hills High is 23rd of 148 and Little Valley School is 74th of 580 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).