Summary:
South Weber has two schools serving about 1,477 students: South Weber School, a traditional PK–6 elementary school, and Highmark Charter School, an alternative K–9 charter school that provides the area’s only local option for grades 7–9.
South Weber School has the stronger overall profile. It ranks 176th out of 563 Utah schools, in the 69th percentile, and its ranking has improved substantially over the past three years. In grades 3–6, it outperformed Highmark Charter School in English, math, and science. South Weber’s strongest results include 3rd-grade math at 80.3%, 3rd-grade English at 76.6%, and 4th-grade science at 72.0%. Attendance is also a major strength: chronic absenteeism was 10.6%, well below the 18.6% reported for Davis District and the Utah rate of 23.8%.
Highmark Charter School offers a smaller reported student-teacher ratio and serves students through 9th grade, but its achievement varies considerably by grade. Math is the main concern, especially in 5th grade at 20.4% proficient and 7th grade at 25.0%. Its 9th-grade Aspire Plus results are a notable strength, exceeding Utah averages in English, math, and science. Parents should also consider Highmark’s chronic absenteeism rate of 30.9%, which is considerably higher than South Weber’s. Overall, South Weber appears strongest for elementary achievement and attendance, while Highmark may appeal to families seeking an alternative program through early high school, with important grade-specific differences to investigate.
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