Diamond Ridge School vs Thomas Jefferson Jr High
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.
Diamond Ridge School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
483 students
Thomas Jefferson Jr High
Kearns · Public middle · Grades 6–8
915 students
| Measure | Diamond Ridge School Salt Lake City, Utah | Thomas Jefferson Jr High Kearns, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #175 of 580 | #129 of 141 |
| National rank | #17494 of 50,301 | #13198 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 483 | 915 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 915 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 23% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Kearns |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Diamond Ridge School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 23.2).
- •Diamond Ridge School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 23%).
- •Diamond Ridge School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 25%).
- •Diamond Ridge School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 49%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Jr High does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 24.2).
- •Thomas Jefferson Jr High is the larger school with 915 students compared with 483.
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 Diamond Ridge School better than Thomas Jefferson Jr High?
On the Success Index (US), Diamond Ridge School ranks higher (61.0 vs 23.2 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 Diamond Ridge School and Thomas Jefferson Jr High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Kearns in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Diamond Ridge School: 483. Thomas Jefferson Jr High: 915. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Diamond Ridge School and Thomas Jefferson Jr High rank in Utah?
Diamond Ridge School is 175th of 580 and Thomas Jefferson Jr High is 129th of 141 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).