Discovery School vs Vernal Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.7 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
Vernal Middle
Vernal · Public middle · Grades 6–8
842 students
| Measure | Discovery School Vernal, Utah | Vernal Middle Vernal, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #257 of 580 | #111 of 141 |
| National rank | #21375 of 50,301 | #10411 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 656 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 33% |
| city | Vernal | Vernal |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 37.3).
- •Discovery School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 33%).
- •Discovery School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Discovery School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 36.9%).
- •Vernal Middle does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 23.4).
- •Vernal Middle is the larger school with 842 students compared with 656.
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 Vernal Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery School ranks higher (55.4 vs 37.3 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 Vernal Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Vernal and Vernal in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery School: 656. Vernal Middle: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery School and Vernal Middle rank in Utah?
Discovery School is 257th of 580 and Vernal Middle is 111th of 141 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).