Apple Valley School vs Payson Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apple Valley School
Santaquin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
732 students
Payson Jr High
Payson · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,143 students
| Measure | Apple Valley School Santaquin, Utah | Payson Jr High Payson, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #478 of 580 | #114 of 141 |
| National rank | #36889 of 50,301 | #10488 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 732 | 1,143 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 1,143 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 34% |
| city | Santaquin | Payson |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Payson Jr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 32.5).
- •Payson Jr High does better on math proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •Payson Jr High does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Payson Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 32.8%).
- •Apple Valley School does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 23.8).
- •Payson Jr High is the larger school with 1,143 students compared with 732.
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 Apple Valley School better than Payson Jr High?
On the Success Index (US), Payson Jr High ranks higher (36.8 vs 32.5 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 Apple Valley School and Payson Jr High?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Santaquin and Payson in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apple Valley School: 732. Payson Jr High: 1,143. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apple Valley School and Payson Jr High rank in Utah?
Apple Valley School is 478th of 580 and Payson Jr High is 114th of 141 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).