North Star Academy vs South Hills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Star Academy
Bluffdale · Charter other · Grades K–9
522 students
South Hills Middle
Riverton · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,181 students
| Measure | North Star Academy Bluffdale, Utah | South Hills Middle Riverton, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #63 of 141 |
| National rank | – | #6809 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–9 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 522 | 1,181 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 1,181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.7% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 50% |
| city | Bluffdale | Riverton |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Star Academy does better on math proficiency (66% vs 50%).
- •North Star Academy does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 43%).
- •North Star Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.7% vs 21.3%).
- •North Star Academy does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 23.2).
- •South Hills Middle is the larger school with 1,181 students compared with 522.
- •North Star Academy is a charter school while South Hills Middle is a public 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 North Star Academy better than South Hills Middle?
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 North Star Academy and South Hills Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bluffdale and Riverton in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Star Academy: 522. South Hills Middle: 1,181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Star Academy and South Hills Middle rank in Utah?
North Star Academy is unranked and South Hills Middle is 63rd of 141 among other schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).