American Preparatory Academy - Salem vs Barnett School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Preparatory Academy - Salem
Salem · Charter other · Grades K–10
570 students
Barnett School
Payson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
508 students
| Measure | American Preparatory Academy - Salem Salem, Utah | Barnett School Payson, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #483 of 580 |
| National rank | – | #37458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–10 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 570 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.2% | 50.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 33% |
| city | Salem | Payson |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •American Preparatory Academy - Salem does better on math proficiency (44% vs 33%).
- •American Preparatory Academy - Salem does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 33%).
- •American Preparatory Academy - Salem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 50.2%).
- •Barnett School does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 22.8).
- •American Preparatory Academy - Salem is the larger school with 570 students compared with 508.
- •American Preparatory Academy - Salem is a charter school while Barnett 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 - Salem better than Barnett School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are American Preparatory Academy - Salem and Barnett School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Salem and Payson in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Preparatory Academy - Salem: 570. Barnett School: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Preparatory Academy - Salem and Barnett School rank in Utah?
American Preparatory Academy - Salem is unranked and Barnett School is 483rd of 580 among other schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).