Clayton Middle vs Highland High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton Middle
Salt Lake City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
567 students
Highland High
Salt Lake City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,973 students
| Measure | Clayton Middle Salt Lake City, Utah | Highland High Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 141 | #55 of 148 |
| National rank | #3531 of 15,369 | #7093 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 567 | 1,973 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 1,973 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 44% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clayton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 54.8).
- •Clayton Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 44%).
- •Clayton Middle does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Clayton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 29.1%).
- •Clayton Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 23.5).
- •Highland High is the larger school with 1,973 students compared with 567.
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 Clayton Middle better than Highland High?
On the Success Index (US), Clayton Middle ranks higher (69.1 vs 54.8 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 Clayton Middle and Highland High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton Middle: 567. Highland High: 1,973. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton Middle and Highland High rank in Utah?
Clayton Middle is 10th of 141 and Highland High is 55th of 148 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).