Brighton High vs Ridgecrest School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton High
Salt Lake City · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,435 students
Ridgecrest School
Cottonwood Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
491 students
| Measure | Brighton High Salt Lake City, Utah | Ridgecrest School Cottonwood Heights, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 148 | #121 of 580 |
| National rank | #6143 of 16,910 | #15004 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,435 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 2,435 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.8% | 26.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Cottonwood Heights |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgecrest School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 58.6).
- •Ridgecrest School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Ridgecrest School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 58%).
- •Brighton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.8% vs 26.3%).
- •Ridgecrest School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 26.5).
- •Brighton High is the larger school with 2,435 students compared with 491.
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 Brighton High better than Ridgecrest School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgecrest School ranks higher (64.7 vs 58.6 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 Brighton High and Ridgecrest School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Cottonwood Heights in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighton High: 2,435. Ridgecrest School: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighton High and Ridgecrest School rank in Utah?
Brighton High is 45th of 148 and Ridgecrest School is 121st of 580 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).