Mountain Ridge Jr High vs North Layton Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Utah, United States, 76 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
North Layton Jr High
Layton · Public middle · Grades 7–9
959 students
| Measure | Mountain Ridge Jr High Highland, Utah | North Layton Jr High Layton, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 141 | #103 of 141 |
| National rank | #4215 of 15,369 | #9278 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 958 | 959 |
| Enrollment | 958 | 959 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 31.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 39% |
| city | Highland | Layton |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Ridge Jr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 42.5).
- •Mountain Ridge Jr High does better on math proficiency (56% vs 39%).
- •Mountain Ridge Jr High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 36%).
- •Mountain Ridge Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 31.6%).
- •North Layton Jr High does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 22.8).
- •North Layton Jr High is the larger school with 959 students compared with 958.
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 North Layton Jr High?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Ridge Jr High ranks higher (65.8 vs 42.5 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 Jr High and North Layton Jr High?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Highland and Layton in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Ridge Jr High: 958. North Layton Jr High: 959. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Ridge Jr High and North Layton Jr High rank in Utah?
Mountain Ridge Jr High is 18th of 141 and North Layton Jr High is 103rd of 141 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).