Mountain Ridge High vs South Hills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Ridge High
Herriman · Public high · Grades 10–12
2,738 students
South Hills Middle
Riverton · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,181 students
| Measure | Mountain Ridge High Herriman, Utah | South Hills Middle Riverton, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #29 of 148 | #63 of 141 |
| National rank | #5227 of 16,910 | #6809 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 2,738 | 1,181 |
| Enrollment | 2,738 | 1,181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.9% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 43% |
| Math proficiency | – | 50% |
| city | Herriman | Riverton |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Ridge High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 53.9).
- •Mountain Ridge High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.9% vs 21.3%).
- •South Hills Middle does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 24.2).
- •Mountain Ridge High is the larger school with 2,738 students compared with 1,181.
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 Mountain Ridge High better than South Hills Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Ridge High ranks higher (62.2 vs 53.9 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 Mountain Ridge High and South Hills Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Herriman and Riverton in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Ridge High: 2,738. South Hills Middle: 1,181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Ridge High and South Hills Middle rank in Utah?
Mountain Ridge High is 29th of 148 and South Hills Middle is 63rd of 141 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).