Desert Hills High vs Sunrise Ridge Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 3.0 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
Sunrise Ridge Intermediate
Saint George · Public middle · Grades 6–7
802 students
| Measure | Desert Hills High Saint George, Utah | Sunrise Ridge Intermediate Saint George, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 148 | #27 of 141 |
| National rank | #4953 of 16,910 | #4806 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 1,241 | 802 |
| Enrollment | 1,241 | 802 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 53% |
| city | Saint George | Saint George |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.3 vs 63.1).
- •Desert Hills High does better on math proficiency (56% vs 53%).
- •Desert Hills High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •Desert Hills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 17.1%).
- •Sunrise Ridge Intermediate does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 27.0).
- •Desert Hills High is the larger school with 1,241 students compared with 802.
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 Sunrise Ridge Intermediate?
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 Hills High and Sunrise Ridge Intermediate?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Saint George and Saint George in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Hills High: 1,241. Sunrise Ridge Intermediate: 802. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Hills High and Sunrise Ridge Intermediate rank in Utah?
Desert Hills High is 23rd of 148 and Sunrise Ridge Intermediate is 27th of 141 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).