Alta High vs Indian Hills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta High
Sandy · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,278 students
Indian Hills Middle
Sandy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,072 students
| Measure | Alta High Sandy, Utah | Indian Hills Middle Sandy, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #69 of 148 | #11 of 141 |
| National rank | #8145 of 16,910 | #3635 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,278 | 1,072 |
| Enrollment | 2,278 | 1,072 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 57% |
| city | Sandy | Sandy |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Hills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 50.9).
- •Indian Hills Middle does better on math proficiency (57% vs 34%).
- •Indian Hills Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Indian Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 15.2%).
- •Indian Hills Middle does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 24.8).
- •Alta High is the larger school with 2,278 students compared with 1,072.
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 Alta High better than Indian Hills Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Hills Middle ranks higher (68.6 vs 50.9 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 Alta High and Indian Hills Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sandy and Sandy in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta High: 2,278. Indian Hills Middle: 1,072. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta High and Indian Hills Middle rank in Utah?
Alta High is 69th of 148 and Indian Hills Middle is 11th of 141 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).