Clayton Middle vs Hillside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Utah, United States, 1.4 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
Hillside Middle
Salt Lake City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
485 students
| Measure | Clayton Middle Salt Lake City, Utah | Hillside Middle Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 141 | #49 of 141 |
| National rank | #3531 of 15,369 | #5737 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 567 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 25.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 50% |
| 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 58.8).
- •Clayton Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 50%).
- •Clayton Middle does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Hillside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 28.7%).
- •Clayton Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 21.1).
- •Clayton Middle is the larger school with 567 students compared with 485.
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 Hillside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Clayton Middle ranks higher (69.1 vs 58.8 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 Hillside Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton Middle: 567. Hillside Middle: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton Middle and Hillside Middle rank in Utah?
Clayton Middle is 10th of 141 and Hillside Middle is 49th of 141 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).