Hillcrest Jr High vs Horizon School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Jr High
Murray · Public middle · Grades 7–9
696 students
Horizon School
Murray · Public elementary · Grades K–6
664 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Jr High Murray, Utah | Horizon School Murray, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 141 | #364 of 580 |
| National rank | #10646 of 15,369 | #28248 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 696 | 664 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 664 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| city | Murray | Murray |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 36.0).
- •Horizon School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Horizon School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 41%).
- •Hillcrest Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 50%).
- •Horizon School does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 22.5).
- •Hillcrest Jr High is the larger school with 696 students compared with 664.
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 Hillcrest Jr High better than Horizon School?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon School ranks higher (45.5 vs 36.0 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 Hillcrest Jr High and Horizon School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Murray and Murray in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Jr High: 696. Horizon School: 664. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Jr High and Horizon School rank in Utah?
Hillcrest Jr High is 116th of 141 and Horizon School is 364th of 580 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).