Central Davis Jr High vs Whitesides School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Davis Jr High
Layton · Public middle · Grades 7–9
879 students
Whitesides School
Layton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
396 students
| Measure | Central Davis Jr High Layton, Utah | Whitesides School Layton, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 141 | #375 of 580 |
| National rank | #7697 of 15,369 | #29110 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 879 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 879 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 51% |
| city | Layton | Layton |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Davis Jr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 44.3).
- •Whitesides School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 45%).
- •Central Davis Jr High does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 39%).
- •Central Davis Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 43.2%).
- •Central Davis Jr High does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 23.3).
- •Central Davis Jr High is the larger school with 879 students compared with 396.
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 Central Davis Jr High better than Whitesides School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Davis Jr High ranks higher (49.7 vs 44.3 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 Central Davis Jr High and Whitesides School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Layton and Layton in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Davis Jr High: 879. Whitesides School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Davis Jr High and Whitesides School rank in Utah?
Central Davis Jr High is 79th of 141 and Whitesides School is 375th of 580 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).