For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 10,298 students in Layton, UT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Layton, UT are No. Ut. Acad. For Math Engineering & Science, Shoreline Junior High School and Central Davis Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Layton, UT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Utah public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Layton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Utah public high schools.
Layton, UT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is No. Ut. Acad. For Math Engineering & Science, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Layton, UT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
No. Ut. Acad. For Math Engineering & Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2750 N University Park Blvd
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 395-3350
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 395-3350
Gr: 9-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Shoreline Junior High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 S Westside Drive
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-7700
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-7700
Gr: 7-9 | 1,225 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Central Davis Jr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
663 Church St
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-7100
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-7100
Gr: 7-9 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Legacy Jr High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 N 3200 W
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-4700
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-4700
Gr: 7-9 | 1,125 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Layton High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
440 Lancer Ln
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-4800
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-4800
Gr: 10-12 | 2,231 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Davis Connect 7-12
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2195 University Park Blvd
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-5266
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-5266
Gr: 7-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Northridge High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2430 N Hillfield Rd
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-8500
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-8500
Gr: 10-12 | 1,984 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
North Layton Jr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W 2000 N
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-6600
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-6600
Gr: 7-9 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
North Davis Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1765 W Hillfield Rd, 1591 W Hi
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 547-1809
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 547-1809
Gr: K-9 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Layton, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Paramount Reflections (Yic) High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
523 Heritage Blvd Suite #2
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 779-6528
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 779-6528
Gr: 8-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Trident School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
2250 North 1700 West
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 773-7060
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 773-7060
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Layton, UT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Layton, UT include No. Ut. Acad. For Math Engineering & Science, Shoreline Junior High School and Central Davis Jr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Layton?
9 public high schools are located in Layton.
What is the racial composition of students in Layton?
Layton public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Layton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Layton include: Northridge High School vs. Layton High School, Layton High School vs. Northridge High School, North Layton Jr High School vs. Central Davis Jr High School
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