Desert Hills High vs Orem High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Utah, United States, 396 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
Orem High
Orem · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,225 students
| Measure | Desert Hills High Saint George, Utah | Orem High Orem, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 148 | #67 of 148 |
| National rank | #4953 of 16,910 | #8028 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 1,241 | 1,225 |
| Enrollment | 1,241 | 1,225 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 32% |
| city | Saint George | Orem |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Hills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 51.4).
- •Desert Hills High does better on math proficiency (56% vs 32%).
- •Desert Hills High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Desert Hills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 21.3%).
- •Orem High does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 27.0).
- •Desert Hills High is the larger school with 1,241 students compared with 1,225.
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 Orem High?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Hills High ranks higher (63.3 vs 51.4 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 Hills High and Orem High?
About 396 km in a straight line, between Saint George and Orem in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Hills High: 1,241. Orem High: 1,225. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Hills High and Orem High rank in Utah?
Desert Hills High is 23rd of 148 and Orem High is 67th of 148 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).