American Fork Jr High vs Forbes School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Fork Jr High
American Fork · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,827 students
Forbes School
American Fork · Public elementary · Grades K–6
550 students
| Measure | American Fork Jr High American Fork, Utah | Forbes School American Fork, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #40 of 141 | #392 of 580 |
| National rank | #5403 of 15,369 | #30285 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,827 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 1,827 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 27.3 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 37% |
| city | American Fork | American Fork |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •American Fork Jr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 42.5).
- •American Fork Jr High does better on math proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •American Fork Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 48.9%).
- •Forbes School does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 27.3).
- •American Fork Jr High is the larger school with 1,827 students compared with 550.
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 American Fork Jr High better than Forbes School?
On the Success Index (US), American Fork Jr High ranks higher (60.3 vs 42.5 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 American Fork Jr High and Forbes School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between American Fork and American Fork in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Fork Jr High: 1,827. Forbes School: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Fork Jr High and Forbes School rank in Utah?
American Fork Jr High is 40th of 141 and Forbes School is 392nd of 580 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).