Heritage School vs Sunburst School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage School
Layton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
623 students
Sunburst School
Layton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
871 students
| Measure | Heritage School Layton, Utah | Sunburst School Layton, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 580 | #190 of 580 |
| National rank | #17350 of 50,301 | #18019 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 623 | 871 |
| Enrollment | 623 | 871 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.7% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 53% | – |
| city | Layton | Layton |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (61.2 vs 60.3).
- •Heritage School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 13.8%).
- •Heritage School does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 24.9).
- •Sunburst School is the larger school with 871 students compared with 623.
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 Heritage School better than Sunburst School?
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 Heritage School and Sunburst School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Layton and Layton in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage School: 623. Sunburst School: 871. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage School and Sunburst School rank in Utah?
Heritage School is 169th of 580 and Sunburst School is 190th of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).