Bennion Jr High vs Calvin S. Smith School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 792 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bennion Jr High
Taylorsville · Public middle · Grades 6–9
1,022 students
Calvin S. Smith School
Taylorsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
525 students
| Measure | Bennion Jr High Taylorsville, Utah | Calvin S. Smith School Taylorsville, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 141 | #209 of 580 |
| National rank | #8446 of 15,369 | #18826 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,022 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 19.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 54% |
| city | Taylorsville | Taylorsville |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Calvin S. Smith School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 46.3).
- •Calvin S. Smith School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 43%).
- •Calvin S. Smith School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 44%).
- •Calvin S. Smith School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 37.8%).
- •Bennion Jr High does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 25.0).
- •Bennion Jr High is the larger school with 1,022 students compared with 525.
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 Bennion Jr High better than Calvin S. Smith School?
On the Success Index (US), Calvin S. Smith School ranks higher (59.0 vs 46.3 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 Bennion Jr High and Calvin S. Smith School?
About 792 m in a straight line, between Taylorsville and Taylorsville in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennion Jr High: 1,022. Calvin S. Smith School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennion Jr High and Calvin S. Smith School rank in Utah?
Bennion Jr High is 87th of 141 and Calvin S. Smith School is 209th of 580 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).