J.R. Smith School vs Rocky Mountain Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J.R. Smith School
Heber City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
633 students
Rocky Mountain Middle
Heber City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
673 students
| Measure | J.R. Smith School Heber City, Utah | Rocky Mountain Middle Heber City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #299 of 580 | #52 of 141 |
| National rank | #24054 of 50,301 | #5893 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 633 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.6% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| city | Heber City | Heber City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocky Mountain Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 51.6).
- •J.R. Smith School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Rocky Mountain Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 46%).
- •Rocky Mountain Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 34.6%).
- •Rocky Mountain Middle does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 19.2).
- •Rocky Mountain Middle is the larger school with 673 students compared with 633.
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 J.R. Smith School better than Rocky Mountain Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rocky Mountain Middle ranks higher (58.1 vs 51.6 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 J.R. Smith School and Rocky Mountain Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Heber City and Heber City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.R. Smith School: 633. Rocky Mountain Middle: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.R. Smith School and Rocky Mountain Middle rank in Utah?
J.R. Smith School is 299th of 580 and Rocky Mountain Middle is 52nd of 141 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).