Desert Hills Middle vs Sunrise Ridge Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.7 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
Sunrise Ridge Intermediate
Saint George · Public middle · Grades 6–7
802 students
| Measure | Desert Hills Middle Saint George, Utah | Sunrise Ridge Intermediate Saint George, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #27 of 141 |
| National rank | – | #4806 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–9 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 909 | 802 |
| Enrollment | 909 | 802 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 53% |
| city | Saint George | Saint George |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Hills Middle does better on math proficiency (55% vs 53%).
- •Sunrise Ridge Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 53%).
- •Desert Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.2% vs 17.1%).
- •Sunrise Ridge Intermediate does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 24.6).
- •Desert Hills Middle is the larger school with 909 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 Middle 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 Middle and Sunrise Ridge Intermediate?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Saint George and Saint George in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Hills Middle: 909. Sunrise Ridge Intermediate: 802. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Hills Middle and Sunrise Ridge Intermediate rank in Utah?
Desert Hills Middle is unranked and Sunrise Ridge Intermediate is 27th of 141 among other schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).