- Salem Jr High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Payson Jr High (38 vs. 15).
- Payson Jr High reported a higher chronically absent students than Salem Jr High (441 vs. 423).
- Salem Jr High reported a higher gifted & talented than Payson Jr High (64 vs. 48).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Payson Jr High reported a higher chronically absent students than Salem Jr High (441 vs. 423).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Salem Jr High reported a higher gifted & talented than Payson Jr High (64 vs. 48).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Salem Jr High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Payson Jr High (38 vs. 15).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Payson Jr High reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Salem Jr High (3.5 vs. 3).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
12 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Salem Jr High
2 metrics were reported by Salem Jr High. Comparable data for Payson Jr High is missing or suppressed.
AP courses offered
1
AP enrollment
65
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Payson Jr High
$8,911
Salem Jr High
$8,911
Local revenue share
Payson Jr High
38.7%
Salem Jr High
38.7%
State revenue share
Payson Jr High
54.7%
Salem Jr High
54.7%
Federal revenue share
Payson Jr High
6.7%
Salem Jr High
6.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Payson Jr High
33%
Salem Jr High
33%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Utah County
$96,877
Utah County
$96,877
Poverty rate
Utah County
8.7%
Utah County
8.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Utah County
43.8%
Utah County
43.8%
Unemployment rate
Utah County
3.3%
Utah County
3.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.