Best High Schools in South Salt Lake, UT

South Salt Lake, UT has 6 high schools with 7,844 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in South Salt Lake score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in South Salt Lake underperform expectations.

1. Olympus High

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Granite District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2123 Students

2. Cottonwood High

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Granite District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1585 Students

3. Innovations High School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Salt Lake District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 293 Students

4. Granger High

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Granite District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 3481 Students

5. Utah International Charter School

F

SchoolGrade

3%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Utah International Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 236 Students

6. Granite Technical Institute

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Granite District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 126 Students

Best Middle Schools in South Salt Lake, UT

South Salt Lake, UT has 4 middle schools with 2,546 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in South Salt Lake score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in South Salt Lake don't meet expectations.

1. Evergreen Jr High

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Granite District • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 651 Students

2. Glendale Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Salt Lake District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 680 Students

3. Granite Park Jr High

F

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Granite District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 871 Students

Best Elementary Schools in South Salt Lake, UT

South Salt Lake, UT has 12 elementary schools with 3,628 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in South Salt Lake score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in South Salt Lake don't meet expectations.

1. Spring Lane School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Granite District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 298 Students

2. Nibley Park School

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Salt Lake District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 344 Students

3. Twin Peaks School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Granite District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 270 Students

4. Lincoln School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Granite District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 456 Students

5. Olene Walker Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Granite District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 453 Students

6. Woodrow Wilson School

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Granite District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 461 Students

7. Mill Creek School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Granite District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 352 Students

8. James E. Moss School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Granite District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 506 Students

9. Riley School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Salt Lake District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 223 Students

10. Redwood School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Granite District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 486 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in South Salt Lake, UT

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

South Salt Lake, UT has a total population of 39,276 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in South Salt Lake, UT

15,189

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

34%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Salt Lake, UT.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

58.65 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

4.89 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

53.75 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Salt Lake, UT.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Salt Lake, UT.

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

8,377 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

58 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit South Salt Lake, UT Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near South Salt Lake, UT

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Murray, UT

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
West Valley City, UT

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Midvale, UT

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cottonwood Heights, UT

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
West Jordan, UT

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Sandy, UT

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations