Heber Valley School vs J.R. Smith School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heber Valley School
Heber City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
561 students
J.R. Smith School
Heber City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
633 students
| Measure | Heber Valley School Heber City, Utah | J.R. Smith School Heber City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 580 | #299 of 580 |
| National rank | #37155 of 50,301 | #24054 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 561 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 561 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 34.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 51% |
| city | Heber City | Heber City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J.R. Smith School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 32.1).
- •J.R. Smith School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 25%).
- •J.R. Smith School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 30%).
- •J.R. Smith School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.6% vs 43.5%).
- •Heber Valley School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.2).
- •J.R. Smith School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 561.
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 Heber Valley School better than J.R. Smith School?
On the Success Index (US), J.R. Smith School ranks higher (51.6 vs 32.1 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 Heber Valley School and J.R. Smith School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Heber City and Heber City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heber Valley School: 561. J.R. Smith School: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heber Valley School and J.R. Smith School rank in Utah?
Heber Valley School is 481st of 580 and J.R. Smith School is 299th of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).