Merit College Preparatory Academy vs Springville High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Utah, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merit College Preparatory Academy
Springville · Charter high · Grades 7–12
456 students
Springville High
Springville · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,665 students
| Measure | Merit College Preparatory Academy Springville, Utah | Springville High Springville, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 148 | #59 of 148 |
| National rank | #8163 of 16,910 | #7385 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 456 | 1,665 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 1,665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 22.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| city | Springville | Springville |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Springville High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 50.9).
- •Springville High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Springville High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Springville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 32%).
- •Merit College Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 22.8).
- •Springville High is the larger school with 1,665 students compared with 456.
- •Merit College Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Springville High is a public 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 Merit College Preparatory Academy better than Springville High?
On the Success Index (US), Springville High ranks higher (53.8 vs 50.9 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 Merit College Preparatory Academy and Springville High?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Springville and Springville in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merit College Preparatory Academy: 456. Springville High: 1,665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merit College Preparatory Academy and Springville High rank in Utah?
Merit College Preparatory Academy is 71st of 148 and Springville High is 59th of 148 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).