Fiddlers Canyon School vs Mountainside School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 454 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fiddlers Canyon School
Cedar City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
515 students
Mountainside School
Mendon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
514 students
| Measure | Fiddlers Canyon School Cedar City, Utah | Mountainside School Mendon, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #337 of 580 | #63 of 580 |
| National rank | #25947 of 50,301 | #11174 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 515 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.5% | 18.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 70% |
| city | Cedar City | Mendon |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountainside School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 48.8).
- •Mountainside School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 54%).
- •Mountainside School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Mountainside School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 51.5%).
- •Mountainside School does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 21.5).
- •Fiddlers Canyon School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 514.
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 Fiddlers Canyon School better than Mountainside School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountainside School ranks higher (70.2 vs 48.8 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 Fiddlers Canyon School and Mountainside School?
About 454 km in a straight line, between Cedar City and Mendon in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fiddlers Canyon School: 515. Mountainside School: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fiddlers Canyon School and Mountainside School rank in Utah?
Fiddlers Canyon School is 337th of 580 and Mountainside School is 63rd of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).