Columbia School vs Red Cliff School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 103 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia School
West Jordan · Public elementary · Grades K–6
599 students
Red Cliff School
Nephi · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
599 students
| Measure | Columbia School West Jordan, Utah | Red Cliff School Nephi, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #513 of 580 | #319 of 580 |
| National rank | #39851 of 50,301 | #25124 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 599 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 28.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 48% |
| city | West Jordan | Nephi |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Red Cliff School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 27.9).
- •Red Cliff School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 29%).
- •Red Cliff School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Red Cliff School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.5% vs 68.1%).
- •Columbia School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 20.7).
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 Columbia School better than Red Cliff School?
On the Success Index (US), Red Cliff School ranks higher (50.1 vs 27.9 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 Columbia School and Red Cliff School?
About 103 km in a straight line, between West Jordan and Nephi in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia School: 599. Red Cliff School: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia School and Red Cliff School rank in Utah?
Columbia School is 513th of 580 and Red Cliff School is 319th of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).