Legacy Jr High vs Sunburst School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Legacy Jr High
Layton · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,125 students
Sunburst School
Layton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
871 students
| Measure | Legacy Jr High Layton, Utah | Sunburst School Layton, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 141 | #190 of 580 |
| National rank | #4662 of 15,369 | #18019 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,125 | 871 |
| Enrollment | 1,125 | 871 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 27.4 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Layton | Layton |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy Jr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 60.3).
- •Legacy Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 13.8%).
- •Sunburst School does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 27.4).
- •Legacy Jr High is the larger school with 1,125 students compared with 871.
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 Legacy Jr High better than Sunburst School?
On the Success Index (US), Legacy Jr High ranks higher (63.7 vs 60.3 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 Legacy Jr High and Sunburst School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Layton and Layton in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Legacy Jr High: 1,125. Sunburst School: 871. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Legacy Jr High and Sunburst School rank in Utah?
Legacy Jr High is 25th of 141 and Sunburst School is 190th of 580 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).