Terra Academy vs Vernal Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Terra Academy
Vernal · Charter other · Grades K–12
595 students
Vernal Middle
Vernal · Public middle · Grades 6–8
842 students
| Measure | Terra Academy Vernal, Utah | Vernal Middle Vernal, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #111 of 141 |
| National rank | – | #10411 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 595 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 33% |
| city | Vernal | Vernal |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vernal Middle does better on math proficiency (33% vs 21%).
- •Terra Academy does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Terra Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 36.9%).
- •Terra Academy does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 22.8).
- •Vernal Middle is the larger school with 842 students compared with 595.
- •Terra Academy is a charter school while Vernal 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 Terra Academy better than Vernal 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 Terra Academy and Vernal Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Vernal and Vernal in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Terra Academy: 595. Vernal Middle: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Terra Academy and Vernal Middle rank in Utah?
Terra Academy is unranked and Vernal Middle is 111th of 141 among other schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).