Desert View Elementary vs Rock Springs Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wyoming, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert View Elementary
Rock Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–3
181 students
Rock Springs Junior High
Rock Springs · Public middle · Grades 7–8
746 students
| Measure | Desert View Elementary Rock Springs, Wyoming | Rock Springs Junior High Rock Springs, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 151 | #33 of 50 |
| National rank | #24740 of 50,301 | #5298 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 181 | 746 |
| Enrollment | 181 | 746 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| city | Rock Springs | Rock Springs |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rock Springs Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 50.6).
- •Desert View Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Rock Springs Junior High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Rock Springs Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 69.6%).
- •Desert View Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.5).
- •Rock Springs Junior High is the larger school with 746 students compared with 181.
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 View Elementary better than Rock Springs Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Rock Springs Junior High ranks higher (60.9 vs 50.6 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 Desert View Elementary and Rock Springs Junior High?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Rock Springs and Rock Springs in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert View Elementary: 181. Rock Springs Junior High: 746. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert View Elementary and Rock Springs Junior High rank in Wyoming?
Desert View Elementary is 121st of 151 and Rock Springs Junior High is 33rd of 50 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).