Highland Park School vs William Penn 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.
Highland Park School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
478 students
William Penn School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
615 students
| Measure | Highland Park School Salt Lake City, Utah | William Penn School Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 580 | #227 of 580 |
| National rank | #12583 of 50,301 | #19834 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 478 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.7% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 50% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Park School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 57.7).
- •Highland Park School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Highland Park School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 53%).
- •William Penn School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 19.7%).
- •Highland Park School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 23.7).
- •William Penn School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 478.
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 Park School better than William Penn School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Park School ranks higher (68.2 vs 57.7 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 Park School and William Penn School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park School: 478. William Penn School: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park School and William Penn School rank in Utah?
Highland Park School is 81st of 580 and William Penn School is 227th of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).