Highland High vs Hillside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland High
Salt Lake City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,973 students
Hillside Middle
Salt Lake City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
485 students
| Measure | Highland High Salt Lake City, Utah | Hillside Middle Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #55 of 148 | #49 of 141 |
| National rank | #7093 of 16,910 | #5737 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,973 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 1,973 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 25.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 50% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 54.8).
- •Hillside Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 44%).
- •Highland High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Hillside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 29.1%).
- •Hillside Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 23.5).
- •Highland High is the larger school with 1,973 students compared with 485.
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 Highland High better than Hillside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Middle ranks higher (58.8 vs 54.8 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 Highland High and Hillside Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland High: 1,973. Hillside Middle: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland High and Hillside Middle rank in Utah?
Highland High is 55th of 148 and Hillside Middle is 49th of 141 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).