For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 10,458 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 34%), 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Layton, UT (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
No. Ut. Acad. For Math Engineering & Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | 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
Grades: 10-12
| 673 students
Rank: #22.
Shoreline Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 S Westside Drive
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-7700
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-7700
Grades: 7-9
| 1,187 students
Rank: #33.
Central Davis Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
663 Church St
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-7100
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-7100
Grades: 7-9
| 1,009 students
Rank: #44.
North Layton Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W 2000 N
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-6600
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-6600
Grades: 7-9
| 1,009 students
Rank: #55.
Davis Connect 7-12
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
369 W Gentile St
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-5266
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-5266
Grades: 7-12
| 340 students
Rank: #66.
Legacy Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 N 3200 W
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-4700
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-4700
Grades: 7-9
| 1,088 students
Rank: #77.
Layton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
440 Lancer Ln
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-4800
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-4800
Grades: 10-12
| 2,242 students
Rank: #88.
Northridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2430 N Hillfield Rd
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-8500
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-8500
Grades: 10-12
| 1,954 students
Rank: #99.
North Davis Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
Grades: K-9
| 956 students
Layton, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 8-12
| 41 students
Trident School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
2250 North 1700 West
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 773-7060
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 773-7060
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high schools average of 28% (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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