Douglas T. Orchard School vs Gearld Wright School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas T. Orchard School
West Valley City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
411 students
Gearld Wright School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
532 students
| Measure | Douglas T. Orchard School West Valley City, Utah | Gearld Wright School Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #488 of 580 | #426 of 580 |
| National rank | #37783 of 50,301 | #33083 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 411 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.9% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 41% |
| city | West Valley City | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gearld Wright School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 31.1).
- •Gearld Wright School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Gearld Wright School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 30%).
- •Gearld Wright School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 48.9%).
- •Douglas T. Orchard School does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.2).
- •Gearld Wright School is the larger school with 532 students compared with 411.
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 Douglas T. Orchard School better than Gearld Wright School?
On the Success Index (US), Gearld Wright School ranks higher (38.3 vs 31.1 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 Douglas T. Orchard School and Gearld Wright School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between West Valley City and Salt Lake City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas T. Orchard School: 411. Gearld Wright School: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas T. Orchard School and Gearld Wright School rank in Utah?
Douglas T. Orchard School is 488th of 580 and Gearld Wright School is 426th of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).