Grand County Middle vs Helper Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Utah, United States, 168 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand County Middle
Moab · Public middle · Grades 7–8
221 students
Helper Middle
Helper · Public middle · Grades 6–8
199 students
| Measure | Grand County Middle Moab, Utah | Helper Middle Helper, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 141 | #106 of 141 |
| National rank | #9766 of 15,369 | #9602 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 221 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Moab | Helper |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.2 vs 41.0).
- •Helper Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Grand County Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 48.2%).
- •Helper Middle does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.0).
- •Grand County Middle is the larger school with 221 students compared with 199.
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 Grand County Middle better than Helper Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grand County Middle and Helper Middle?
About 168 km in a straight line, between Moab and Helper in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand County Middle: 221. Helper Middle: 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand County Middle and Helper Middle rank in Utah?
Grand County Middle is 108th of 141 and Helper Middle is 106th of 141 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).