Orion Jr High vs Wahlquist Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Utah, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orion Jr High
Harrisville · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,000 students
Wahlquist Jr High
Farr West · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,033 students
| Measure | Orion Jr High Harrisville, Utah | Wahlquist Jr High Farr West, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 141 | #95 of 141 |
| National rank | #8699 of 15,369 | #8819 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 1,000 | 1,033 |
| Enrollment | 1,000 | 1,033 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 43% |
| city | Harrisville | Farr West |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (45.1 vs 44.6).
- •Wahlquist Jr High does better on math proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •Orion Jr High does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 31%).
- •Wahlquist Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 25.4%).
- •Orion Jr High does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 25.2).
- •Wahlquist Jr High is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 1,000.
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 Orion Jr High better than Wahlquist Jr High?
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 Orion Jr High and Wahlquist Jr High?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Harrisville and Farr West in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orion Jr High: 1,000. Wahlquist Jr High: 1,033. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orion Jr High and Wahlquist Jr High rank in Utah?
Orion Jr High is 93rd of 141 and Wahlquist Jr High is 95th of 141 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).