Bennion Jr High vs Kearns Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Utah, United States, 3.1 km 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
Kearns Jr High
Kearns · Public middle · Grades 6–8
732 students
| Measure | Bennion Jr High Taylorsville, Utah | Kearns Jr High Kearns, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 141 | #138 of 141 |
| National rank | #8446 of 15,369 | #14526 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,022 | 732 |
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 732 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 15% |
| city | Taylorsville | Kearns |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bennion Jr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 15.3).
- •Bennion Jr High does better on math proficiency (43% vs 15%).
- •Bennion Jr High does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 21%).
- •Bennion Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 69%).
- •Kearns Jr High does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 24.9).
- •Bennion Jr High is the larger school with 1,022 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 Bennion Jr High better than Kearns Jr High?
On the Success Index (US), Bennion Jr High ranks higher (46.3 vs 15.3 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 Kearns Jr High?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Taylorsville and Kearns in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennion Jr High: 1,022. Kearns Jr High: 732. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennion Jr High and Kearns Jr High rank in Utah?
Bennion Jr High is 87th of 141 and Kearns Jr High is 138th of 141 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).