Pony Express School vs Thunder Ridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pony Express School
Eagle Mountain · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
995 students
Thunder Ridge School
Saratoga Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
1,093 students
| Measure | Pony Express School Eagle Mountain, Utah | Thunder Ridge School Saratoga Springs, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 580 | #360 of 580 |
| National rank | #23494 of 50,301 | #27934 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 995 | 1,093 |
| Enrollment | 995 | 1,093 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 16.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| city | Eagle Mountain | Saratoga Springs |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pony Express School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 46.0).
- •Pony Express School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Pony Express School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 45%).
- •Thunder Ridge School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 23.8%).
- •Pony Express School does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 26.0).
- •Thunder Ridge School is the larger school with 1,093 students compared with 995.
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 Pony Express School better than Thunder Ridge School?
On the Success Index (US), Pony Express School ranks higher (52.4 vs 46.0 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 Pony Express School and Thunder Ridge School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pony Express School: 995. Thunder Ridge School: 1,093. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pony Express School and Thunder Ridge School rank in Utah?
Pony Express School is 293rd of 580 and Thunder Ridge School is 360th of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).