Mountain Ridge Jr High vs Mountainville Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Ridge Jr High
Highland · Public middle · Grades 7–9
958 students
Mountainville Academy
Alpine · Charter other · Grades PK–9
716 students
| Measure | Mountain Ridge Jr High Highland, Utah | Mountainville Academy Alpine, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #18 of 141 | – |
| National rank | #4215 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades PK–9 |
| Students | 958 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 958 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 3.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 56% |
| city | Highland | Alpine |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountainville Academy does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 56%).
- •Mountainville Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.4% vs 11.5%).
- •Mountainville Academy does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 22.8).
- •Mountain Ridge Jr High is the larger school with 958 students compared with 716.
- •Mountain Ridge Jr High is a public school while Mountainville Academy is a charter 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 Mountain Ridge Jr High better than Mountainville Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mountain Ridge Jr High and Mountainville Academy?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Highland and Alpine in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Ridge Jr High: 958. Mountainville Academy: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Ridge Jr High and Mountainville Academy rank in Utah?
Mountain Ridge Jr High is 18th of 141 and Mountainville Academy is unranked among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).