Orem School vs Utah County Academy of Science
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orem School
Orem · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
659 students
Utah County Academy of Science
Orem · Charter high · Grades 9–12
510 students
| Measure | Orem School Orem, Utah | Utah County Academy of Science Orem, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #102 of 580 | #9 of 148 |
| National rank | #13986 of 50,301 | #2939 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 659 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.8% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| city | Orem | Orem |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Utah County Academy of Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 66.2).
- •Orem School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Utah County Academy of Science does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 63%).
- •Utah County Academy of Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 30.8%).
- •Orem School does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 25.5).
- •Orem School is the larger school with 659 students compared with 510.
- •Orem School is a public school while Utah County Academy of Science is a charter 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 Orem School better than Utah County Academy of Science?
On the Success Index (US), Utah County Academy of Science ranks higher (71.5 vs 66.2 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 Orem School and Utah County Academy of Science?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Orem and Orem in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orem School: 659. Utah County Academy of Science: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orem School and Utah County Academy of Science rank in Utah?
Orem School is 102nd of 580 and Utah County Academy of Science is 9th of 148 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).