J.R. Smith School vs Wasatch High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.1 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
Wasatch High
Heber City · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,604 students
| Measure | J.R. Smith School Heber City, Utah | Wasatch High Heber City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #299 of 580 | #51 of 148 |
| National rank | #24054 of 50,301 | #6831 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 633 | 2,604 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 2,604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.6% | 16.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 41% |
| city | Heber City | Heber City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wasatch High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 51.6).
- •J.R. Smith School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •Wasatch High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 46%).
- •Wasatch High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.2% vs 34.6%).
- •J.R. Smith School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 23.0).
- •Wasatch High is the larger school with 2,604 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 Wasatch High?
On the Success Index (US), Wasatch High ranks higher (55.9 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 Wasatch High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Heber City and Heber City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.R. Smith School: 633. Wasatch High: 2,604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.R. Smith School and Wasatch High rank in Utah?
J.R. Smith School is 299th of 580 and Wasatch High is 51st of 148 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).