Payson High School vs. Salem Hills High School
Should I attend Payson High School or Salem Hills High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Payson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
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Graduation Rate
Salem Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,565 students in grades 6-12, Payson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,493 students in grades 9-12, Salem Hills High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
1,565 students
1,493 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#808 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#543 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Graduation Rate
94%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 10 Students
549
555
Grade 11 Students
532
501
Grade 12 Students
484
437
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
16%
9%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
81%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%