Juniper vs South Hills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Utah, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Juniper
Herriman · Public middle · Grades 4–6
544 students
South Hills Middle
Riverton · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,181 students
| Measure | Juniper Herriman, Utah | South Hills Middle Riverton, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 141 | #63 of 141 |
| National rank | #7981 of 15,369 | #6809 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 544 | 1,181 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 1,181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.7% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 43% |
| Math proficiency | – | 50% |
| city | Herriman | Riverton |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Hills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 48.5).
- •South Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 34.7%).
- •South Hills Middle does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 24.7).
- •South Hills Middle is the larger school with 1,181 students compared with 544.
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 Juniper better than South Hills Middle?
On the Success Index (US), South Hills Middle ranks higher (53.9 vs 48.5 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 Juniper and South Hills Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Herriman and Riverton in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Juniper: 544. South Hills Middle: 1,181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Juniper and South Hills Middle rank in Utah?
Juniper is 83rd of 141 and South Hills Middle is 63rd of 141 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).