Highland School vs Mountain Ridge Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland School
Highland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
585 students
Mountain Ridge Jr High
Highland · Public middle · Grades 7–9
958 students
| Measure | Highland School Highland, Utah | Mountain Ridge Jr High Highland, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #39 of 580 | #18 of 141 |
| National rank | #9043 of 50,301 | #4215 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 585 | 958 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 958 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 56% |
| city | Highland | Highland |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 65.8).
- •Highland School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 56%).
- •Highland School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 56%).
- •Mountain Ridge Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 12.5%).
- •Mountain Ridge Jr High does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 23.4).
- •Mountain Ridge Jr High is the larger school with 958 students compared with 585.
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 School better than Mountain Ridge Jr High?
On the Success Index (US), Highland School ranks higher (73.3 vs 65.8 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 School and Mountain Ridge Jr High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Highland and Highland in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland School: 585. Mountain Ridge Jr High: 958. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland School and Mountain Ridge Jr High rank in Utah?
Highland School is 39th of 580 and Mountain Ridge Jr High is 18th of 141 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).