American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 vs South Jordan School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3
Draper · Charter high · Grades 7–12
719 students
South Jordan School
South Jordan · Public elementary · Grades K–6
863 students
| Measure | American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 Draper, Utah | South Jordan School South Jordan, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 148 | #146 of 580 |
| National rank | #9792 of 16,910 | #16212 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 719 | 863 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 863 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.9% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 54% |
| city | Draper | South Jordan |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Jordan School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 44.5).
- •South Jordan School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 19%).
- •South Jordan School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 18%).
- •South Jordan School does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 21.8).
- •South Jordan School is the larger school with 863 students compared with 719.
- •American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 is a charter school while South Jordan School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 better than South Jordan School?
On the Success Index (US), South Jordan School ranks higher (62.9 vs 44.5 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 Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 and South Jordan School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Draper and South Jordan in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3: 719. South Jordan School: 863. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 and South Jordan School rank in Utah?
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 is 100th of 148 and South Jordan School is 146th of 580 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).