Foothills School vs Salem Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothills School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
605 students
Salem Junior High
Salem · Public middle · Grades 7–9
950 students
| Measure | Foothills School Salem, Utah | Salem Junior High Salem, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 580 | #85 of 141 |
| National rank | #16914 of 50,301 | #8044 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 605 | 950 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 950 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.9% | 22.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 40% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothills School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 48.2).
- •Foothills School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Foothills School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 43%).
- •Foothills School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 22.6%).
- •Salem Junior High does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 23.3).
- •Salem Junior High is the larger school with 950 students compared with 605.
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 Foothills School better than Salem Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Foothills School ranks higher (61.8 vs 48.2 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 Foothills School and Salem Junior High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothills School: 605. Salem Junior High: 950. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothills School and Salem Junior High rank in Utah?
Foothills School is 160th of 580 and Salem Junior High is 85th of 141 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).