Beacon Heights School vs Highland High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Heights School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
345 students
Highland High
Salt Lake City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,973 students
| Measure | Beacon Heights School Salt Lake City, Utah | Highland High Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 580 | #55 of 148 |
| National rank | #4523 of 50,301 | #7093 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 345 | 1,973 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 1,973 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 44% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beacon Heights School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 54.8).
- •Beacon Heights School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 44%).
- •Beacon Heights School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Beacon Heights School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 29.1%).
- •Beacon Heights School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 23.5).
- •Highland High is the larger school with 1,973 students compared with 345.
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 Beacon Heights School better than Highland High?
On the Success Index (US), Beacon Heights School ranks higher (80.8 vs 54.8 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 Beacon Heights School and Highland High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon Heights School: 345. Highland High: 1,973. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon Heights School and Highland High rank in Utah?
Beacon Heights School is 8th of 580 and Highland High is 55th of 148 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).