Desert Hills Middle vs Little Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Hills Middle
Saint George · Public other · Grades 8–9
909 students
Little Valley School
ST George · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
552 students
| Measure | Desert Hills Middle Saint George, Utah | Little Valley School ST George, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #74 of 580 |
| National rank | – | #11802 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–9 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 909 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 909 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.2% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 59% |
| city | Saint George | ST George |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Little Valley School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 55%).
- •Little Valley School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Little Valley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8% vs 16.2%).
- •Little Valley School does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 24.6).
- •Desert Hills Middle is the larger school with 909 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 Middle better than Little Valley School?
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 Middle and Little Valley School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Saint George and ST George in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Hills Middle: 909. Little Valley School: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Hills Middle and Little Valley School rank in Utah?
Desert Hills Middle is unranked and Little Valley School is 74th of 580 among other schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).