Lava Ridge Intermediate vs Paradise Canyon
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lava Ridge Intermediate
Santa Clara · Public middle · Grades 6–7
699 students
Paradise Canyon
ST George · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
| Measure | Lava Ridge Intermediate Santa Clara, Utah | Paradise Canyon ST George, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 141 | #569 of 580 |
| National rank | #7701 of 15,369 | #46296 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 699 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 699 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 20% |
| city | Santa Clara | ST George |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lava Ridge Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 17.6).
- •Lava Ridge Intermediate does better on math proficiency (46% vs 20%).
- •Lava Ridge Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Lava Ridge Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.5% vs 70.3%).
- •Lava Ridge Intermediate does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.0).
- •Lava Ridge Intermediate is the larger school with 699 students compared with 461.
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 Lava Ridge Intermediate better than Paradise Canyon?
On the Success Index (US), Lava Ridge Intermediate ranks higher (49.7 vs 17.6 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 Lava Ridge Intermediate and Paradise Canyon?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Santa Clara and ST George in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lava Ridge Intermediate: 699. Paradise Canyon: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lava Ridge Intermediate and Paradise Canyon rank in Utah?
Lava Ridge Intermediate is 80th of 141 and Paradise Canyon is 569th of 580 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).