C.S. Lewis Academy vs Payson Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C.S. Lewis Academy
Santaquin · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
224 students
Payson Jr High
Payson · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,143 students
| Measure | C.S. Lewis Academy Santaquin, Utah | Payson Jr High Payson, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #545 of 580 | #114 of 141 |
| National rank | #42159 of 50,301 | #10488 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 224 | 1,143 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 1,143 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 34% |
| city | Santaquin | Payson |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Payson Jr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 24.2).
- •Payson Jr High does better on math proficiency (34% vs 17%).
- •Payson Jr High does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Payson Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 53.6%).
- •C.S. Lewis Academy does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 23.8).
- •Payson Jr High is the larger school with 1,143 students compared with 224.
- •C.S. Lewis Academy is a charter school while Payson Jr High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 C.S. Lewis Academy better than Payson Jr High?
On the Success Index (US), Payson Jr High ranks higher (36.8 vs 24.2 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 C.S. Lewis Academy and Payson Jr High?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Santaquin and Payson in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C.S. Lewis Academy: 224. Payson Jr High: 1,143. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C.S. Lewis Academy and Payson Jr High rank in Utah?
C.S. Lewis Academy is 545th of 580 and Payson Jr High is 114th of 141 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).