East High vs Emerson School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East High
Salt Lake City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,764 students
Emerson School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
395 students
| Measure | East High Salt Lake City, Utah | Emerson School Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #135 of 148 | #17 of 580 |
| National rank | #14179 of 16,910 | #6242 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,764 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 1,764 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 25.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 62% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 26.0).
- •Emerson School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Emerson School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 36%).
- •Emerson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 54.6%).
- •Emerson School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 21.3).
- •East High is the larger school with 1,764 students compared with 395.
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 East High better than Emerson School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson School ranks higher (77.8 vs 26.0 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 East High and Emerson School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East High: 1,764. Emerson School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East High and Emerson School rank in Utah?
East High is 135th of 148 and Emerson School is 17th of 580 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).