For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 5,439 students in Layton, UT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Layton, UT are Shoreline Junior High School, Central Davis Jr High School and North Layton Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Layton, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Layton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Layton, UT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shoreline Junior High 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
| 1,178 students
Rank: #22.
Central Davis Jr High 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
| 930 students
Rank: #33.
North Layton Jr High 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
| 962 students
Rank: #44.
Davis Connect 7-12
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2195 University Park Blvd
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-5266
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-5266
Grades: 7-12
| 310 students
Rank: #55.
Legacy Jr High 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
| 1,090 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: K-9
| 969 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 middle schools in Layton, UT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Layton, UT include Shoreline Junior High School, Central Davis Jr High School and North Layton Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Layton?
6 public middle schools are located in Layton.
What is the racial composition of students in Layton?
Layton public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Layton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Layton include: North Layton Jr High School vs. Central Davis Jr High School, Central Davis Jr High School vs. North Layton Jr High School, Shoreline Junior High School vs. North Davis Preparatory Academy
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