Mt. Loafer School vs Salem Hills High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt. Loafer School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
642 students
Salem Hills High
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,593 students
| Measure | Mt. Loafer School Salem, Utah | Salem Hills High Salem, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #273 of 580 | #62 of 148 |
| National rank | #22239 of 50,301 | #7603 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 642 | 1,593 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 1,593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt. Loafer School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 53.0).
- •Mt. Loafer School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Salem Hills High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 46%).
- •Mt. Loafer School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 16.7%).
- •Mt. Loafer School does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 24.9).
- •Salem Hills High is the larger school with 1,593 students compared with 642.
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 Mt. Loafer School better than Salem Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), Mt. Loafer School ranks higher (54.2 vs 53.0 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 Mt. Loafer School and Salem Hills High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt. Loafer School: 642. Salem Hills High: 1,593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt. Loafer School and Salem Hills High rank in Utah?
Mt. Loafer School is 273rd of 580 and Salem Hills High is 62nd of 148 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).