Discovery School vs Terra Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery School
Vernal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
656 students
Terra Academy
Vernal · Charter other · Grades K–12
595 students
| Measure | Discovery School Vernal, Utah | Terra Academy Vernal, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #257 of 580 | – |
| National rank | #21375 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 656 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 21% |
| city | Vernal | Vernal |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 21%).
- •Discovery School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 40%).
- •Terra Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 29.6%).
- •Terra Academy does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 23.4).
- •Discovery School is the larger school with 656 students compared with 595.
- •Discovery School is a public school while Terra Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Terra Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Discovery School and Terra Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Vernal and Vernal in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery School: 656. Terra Academy: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery School and Terra Academy rank in Utah?
Discovery School is 257th of 580 and Terra Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).