Summary:
Layton, Utah, has 23 schools serving about 18,194 students from elementary through high school, including 14 elementary schools, four middle schools, four high schools, and one alternative school. Most are part of the Davis District, which ranks around the middle of Utah’s districts. The area offers a wide range of options, from large traditional schools such as Layton High and Northridge High to smaller specialty, charter, and online programs.
The strongest academic results come from No. UT. Acad. for Math Engineering & Science (NUAMES), ranked #2 among Utah high schools, with a 98% graduation rate and exceptionally high proficiency in English, math, and science. Among conventional middle schools, Shoreline Junior High is the clear leader, ranking in the 84th percentile and outperforming state averages across its reported subjects. Strong elementary choices include Adams School, Sunburst School, Ellison Park School, and Heritage School. Adams is especially notable for strong results across subjects and an 85.1% sixth-grade science proficiency rate.
Performance varies substantially between schools, so families should examine individual results rather than rely on citywide averages. Lincoln School ranks near the bottom statewide and combines very low proficiency with 31% chronic absenteeism. Vae View School, King School, and North Layton Junior High also need close attention, particularly in math and science. High schools generally report graduation rates above Utah’s 89.8% average, but academic preparation differs sharply: NUAMES’ 10th-grade math proficiency was 74.3%, compared with 35.7% at Layton High and 21.6% at Northridge High. Chronic absenteeism, student needs, staffing, and instructional models are important factors to investigate alongside rankings.
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