Gearld Wright School vs West Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gearld Wright School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
532 students
West Valley School
West Valley City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
764 students
| Measure | Gearld Wright School Salt Lake City, Utah | West Valley School West Valley City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #426 of 580 | #502 of 580 |
| National rank | #33083 of 50,301 | #38781 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 532 | 764 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 764 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 29% |
| city | Salt Lake City | West Valley City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gearld Wright School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 29.7).
- •Gearld Wright School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 29%).
- •Gearld Wright School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 25%).
- •Gearld Wright School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 37.6%).
- •West Valley School does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 22.2).
- •West Valley School is the larger school with 764 students compared with 532.
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 Gearld Wright School better than West Valley School?
On the Success Index (US), Gearld Wright School ranks higher (38.3 vs 29.7 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 Gearld Wright School and West Valley School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and West Valley City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gearld Wright School: 532. West Valley School: 764. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gearld Wright School and West Valley School rank in Utah?
Gearld Wright School is 426th of 580 and West Valley School is 502nd of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).