Orchard Hills School vs Payson Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Hills School
Santaquin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
742 students
Payson Jr High
Payson · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,143 students
| Measure | Orchard Hills School Santaquin, Utah | Payson Jr High Payson, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #409 of 580 | #114 of 141 |
| National rank | #31279 of 50,301 | #10488 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 742 | 1,143 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 1,143 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.3% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 34% |
| city | Santaquin | Payson |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Hills School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 36.8).
- •Orchard Hills School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Orchard Hills School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Orchard Hills School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.3% vs 29.8%).
- •Orchard Hills School does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 23.8).
- •Payson Jr High is the larger school with 1,143 students compared with 742.
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 Orchard Hills School better than Payson Jr High?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Hills School ranks higher (41.0 vs 36.8 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 Orchard Hills School and Payson Jr High?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Santaquin and Payson in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard Hills School: 742. Payson Jr High: 1,143. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard Hills School and Payson Jr High rank in Utah?
Orchard Hills School is 409th of 580 and Payson Jr High is 114th of 141 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).