Bluff Ridge School vs Sand Springs School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluff Ridge School
Syracuse · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
915 students
Sand Springs School
Layton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
682 students
| Measure | Bluff Ridge School Syracuse, Utah | Sand Springs School Layton, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #147 of 580 | #141 of 580 |
| National rank | #16232 of 50,301 | #16007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 915 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 915 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.9% | 7.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 54% |
| city | Syracuse | Layton |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (62.8 vs 63.2).
- •Bluff Ridge School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 54%).
- •Sand Springs School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Sand Springs School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.8% vs 11.9%).
- •Sand Springs School does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 21.3).
- •Bluff Ridge School is the larger school with 915 students compared with 682.
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 Bluff Ridge School better than Sand Springs 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 Bluff Ridge School and Sand Springs School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Syracuse and Layton in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluff Ridge School: 915. Sand Springs School: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluff Ridge School and Sand Springs School rank in Utah?
Bluff Ridge School is 147th of 580 and Sand Springs School is 141st of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).