Legacy School vs Mountain Ridge Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Legacy School
American Fork · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
819 students
Mountain Ridge Jr High
Highland · Public middle · Grades 7–9
958 students
| Measure | Legacy School American Fork, Utah | Mountain Ridge Jr High Highland, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 580 | #18 of 141 |
| National rank | #11878 of 50,301 | #4215 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 819 | 958 |
| Enrollment | 819 | 958 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 56% |
| city | American Fork | Highland |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 65.8).
- •Legacy School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 56%).
- •Legacy School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Mountain Ridge Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 11.7%).
- •Mountain Ridge Jr High does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 24.1).
- •Mountain Ridge Jr High is the larger school with 958 students compared with 819.
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 School better than Mountain Ridge Jr High?
On the Success Index (US), Legacy School ranks higher (69.2 vs 65.8 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 School and Mountain Ridge Jr High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between American Fork and Highland in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Legacy School: 819. Mountain Ridge Jr High: 958. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Legacy School and Mountain Ridge Jr High rank in Utah?
Legacy School is 75th of 580 and Mountain Ridge Jr High is 18th of 141 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).