American Fork Jr High vs Mountain Ridge Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Utah, United States, 2.3 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
Mountain Ridge Jr High
Highland · Public middle · Grades 7–9
958 students
| Measure | American Fork Jr High American Fork, Utah | Mountain Ridge Jr High Highland, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #40 of 141 | #18 of 141 |
| National rank | #5403 of 15,369 | #4215 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 1,827 | 958 |
| Enrollment | 1,827 | 958 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 27.3 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 56% |
| city | American Fork | Highland |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Ridge Jr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 60.3).
- •Mountain Ridge Jr High does better on math proficiency (56% vs 55%).
- •Mountain Ridge Jr High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 50%).
- •Mountain Ridge Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 18.4%).
- •Mountain Ridge Jr High does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 27.3).
- •American Fork Jr High is the larger school with 1,827 students compared with 958.
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 Mountain Ridge Jr High?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Ridge Jr High ranks higher (65.8 vs 60.3 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 Mountain Ridge Jr High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between American Fork and Highland in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Fork Jr High: 1,827. Mountain Ridge Jr High: 958. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Fork Jr High and Mountain Ridge Jr High rank in Utah?
American Fork Jr High is 40th of 141 and Mountain Ridge Jr High is 18th of 141 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).