Gunnison Valley High vs Water Canyon High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Utah, United States, 258 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gunnison Valley High
Gunnison · Public high · Grades 9–12
319 students
Water Canyon High
Hildale · Public high · Grades 7–12
311 students
| Measure | Gunnison Valley High Gunnison, Utah | Water Canyon High Hildale, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #117 of 148 | #139 of 148 |
| National rank | #11186 of 16,910 | #14952 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 319 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 60.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Gunnison | Hildale |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gunnison Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 22.0).
- •Gunnison Valley High does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Gunnison Valley High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Gunnison Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 60.5%).
- •Gunnison Valley High does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.4).
- •Gunnison Valley High is the larger school with 319 students compared with 311.
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 Gunnison Valley High better than Water Canyon High?
On the Success Index (US), Gunnison Valley High ranks higher (39.0 vs 22.0 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 Gunnison Valley High and Water Canyon High?
About 258 km in a straight line, between Gunnison and Hildale in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gunnison Valley High: 319. Water Canyon High: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gunnison Valley High and Water Canyon High rank in Utah?
Gunnison Valley High is 117th of 148 and Water Canyon High is 139th of 148 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).