Discovery School vs Philo T. Farnsworth School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 93 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery School
Brigham City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
448 students
Philo T. Farnsworth School
West Valley City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
448 students
| Measure | Discovery School Brigham City, Utah | Philo T. Farnsworth School West Valley City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 580 | #480 of 580 |
| National rank | #13069 of 50,301 | #37113 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 448 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.5% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 40% |
| city | Brigham City | West Valley City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 32.2).
- •Discovery School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 40%).
- •Discovery School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 28%).
- •Discovery School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 49.1%).
- •Discovery School does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 22.4).
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 Discovery School better than Philo T. Farnsworth School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery School ranks higher (67.5 vs 32.2 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 Discovery School and Philo T. Farnsworth School?
About 93 km in a straight line, between Brigham City and West Valley City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery School: 448. Philo T. Farnsworth School: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery School and Philo T. Farnsworth School rank in Utah?
Discovery School is 89th of 580 and Philo T. Farnsworth School is 480th of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).