Lakeridge Jr High vs Utah County Academy of Science
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeridge Jr High
Orem · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,344 students
Utah County Academy of Science
Orem · Charter high · Grades 9–12
510 students
| Measure | Lakeridge Jr High Orem, Utah | Utah County Academy of Science Orem, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #73 of 141 | #9 of 148 |
| National rank | #7343 of 15,369 | #2939 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,344 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 1,344 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.5% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 62% |
| city | Orem | Orem |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Utah County Academy of Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 51.4).
- •Utah County Academy of Science does better on math proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •Utah County Academy of Science does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 49%).
- •Utah County Academy of Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 32.5%).
- •Lakeridge Jr High does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 25.5).
- •Lakeridge Jr High is the larger school with 1,344 students compared with 510.
- •Lakeridge Jr High is a public school while Utah County Academy of Science is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lakeridge Jr High better than Utah County Academy of Science?
On the Success Index (US), Utah County Academy of Science ranks higher (71.5 vs 51.4 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 Lakeridge Jr High and Utah County Academy of Science?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Orem and Orem in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeridge Jr High: 1,344. Utah County Academy of Science: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeridge Jr High and Utah County Academy of Science rank in Utah?
Lakeridge Jr High is 73rd of 141 and Utah County Academy of Science is 9th of 148 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).