Highland High vs Northridge High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Utah, United States, 43 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
Northridge High
Layton · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,984 students
| Measure | Highland High Salt Lake City, Utah | Northridge High Layton, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #55 of 148 | #93 of 148 |
| National rank | #7093 of 16,910 | #9549 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 1,973 | 1,984 |
| Enrollment | 1,973 | 1,984 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 34% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Layton |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 45.6).
- •Highland High does better on math proficiency (44% vs 34%).
- •Highland High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Northridge High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 29.1%).
- •Highland High does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 25.4).
- •Northridge High is the larger school with 1,984 students compared with 1,973.
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 Northridge High?
On the Success Index (US), Highland High ranks higher (54.8 vs 45.6 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 Northridge High?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Layton in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland High: 1,973. Northridge High: 1,984. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland High and Northridge High rank in Utah?
Highland High is 55th of 148 and Northridge High is 93rd of 148 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).