Alta High vs Riverton High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Utah, United States, 8.8 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
Riverton High
Riverton · Public high · Grades 10–12
2,295 students
| Measure | Alta High Sandy, Utah | Riverton High Riverton, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 148 | #78 of 148 |
| National rank | #8145 of 16,910 | #8517 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 2,278 | 2,295 |
| Enrollment | 2,278 | 2,295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 13.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 33% |
| city | Sandy | Riverton |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 49.5).
- •Alta High does better on math proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •Alta High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Riverton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.4% vs 15.2%).
- •Riverton High does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 24.8).
- •Riverton High is the larger school with 2,295 students compared with 2,278.
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 Riverton High?
On the Success Index (US), Alta High ranks higher (50.9 vs 49.5 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 Riverton High?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Sandy and Riverton in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta High: 2,278. Riverton High: 2,295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta High and Riverton High rank in Utah?
Alta High is 69th of 148 and Riverton High is 78th of 148 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).