Mt. Nebo Middle vs Payson High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt. Nebo Middle
Payson · Public middle · Grades 6–7
1,034 students
Payson High
Payson · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,648 students
| Measure | Mt. Nebo Middle Payson, Utah | Payson High Payson, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 141 | #123 of 148 |
| National rank | #7194 of 15,369 | #11953 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,034 | 1,648 |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | 1,648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 41% |
| Math proficiency | – | 20% |
| city | Payson | Payson |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt. Nebo Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 36.1).
- •Payson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 33.7%).
- •Mt. Nebo Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 23.9).
- •Payson High is the larger school with 1,648 students compared with 1,034.
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. Nebo Middle better than Payson High?
On the Success Index (US), Mt. Nebo Middle ranks higher (52.0 vs 36.1 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. Nebo Middle and Payson High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Payson and Payson in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt. Nebo Middle: 1,034. Payson High: 1,648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt. Nebo Middle and Payson High rank in Utah?
Mt. Nebo Middle is 70th of 141 and Payson High is 123rd of 148 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).