Gearld Wright School vs Whittier School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 1.9 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
Whittier School
West Valley City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
492 students
| Measure | Gearld Wright School Salt Lake City, Utah | Whittier School West Valley City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #426 of 580 | #526 of 580 |
| National rank | #33083 of 50,301 | #40623 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 532 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 25% |
| 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 26.7).
- •Gearld Wright School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 25%).
- •Gearld Wright School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 21%).
- •Gearld Wright School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 41.1%).
- •Whittier School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 22.2).
- •Gearld Wright School is the larger school with 532 students compared with 492.
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 Whittier School?
On the Success Index (US), Gearld Wright School ranks higher (38.3 vs 26.7 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 Whittier School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and West Valley City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gearld Wright School: 532. Whittier School: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gearld Wright School and Whittier School rank in Utah?
Gearld Wright School is 426th of 580 and Whittier School is 526th of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).