Photo: Chadthomas2013 · CC BY-SA 4.0Layton’s public schools outscore 69% of Utah districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Layton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Utah, not nationally.
From Utah state tests taken in spring 2021, when nearly all of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Layton’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 158 Utah towns with household incomes within a quarter of Layton’s, its schools beat 51%, lower than their 69% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,329 per student, against $11,467 across Utah (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
13 elementary schools, then four middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
No. UT. Acad. for Math Engineering & Science, North Davis Preparatory Academy, Leadership Learning Academy, Layton Christian Academy (private), Northridge Learning Center/Dorius Academy (private), Northridge Learning Center (private), Fernwood Academy (private) and Faith Baptist Academy (private) are in town. Davis Connect 7-12, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Layton’s grade
B+: better than 69% of Utah school districts, #49 of 119 Utah towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Utah average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Layton, with each school’s own grade.
10th grade in Layton · depends on your address
Layton High
Grades 10–12 · 2,231 students · 27:1 students per teacher
Northridge High
Grades 10–12 · 1,984 students · 25:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Layton · depends on your address
Layton High
Grades 10–12 · 2,231 students · 27:1 students per teacher
Northridge High
Grades 10–12 · 1,984 students · 25:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Layton · depends on your address
Layton High
Grades 10–12 · 2,231 students · 27:1 students per teacher
Northridge High
Grades 10–12 · 1,984 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Layton’s public schools are run by Davis School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
How students score
Layton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Utah towns that share Layton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Layton | B+ | Davis |
| Kaysville | B+ | Davis |
| Clearfield | B+ | Davis |
| South Weber | B+ | Davis |
All 3 neighbors share Davis with Layton, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Layton
28 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Utah’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Virtual Horizons Charter School).
Questions about Layton’s schools
Are Layton’s schools good?
By Utah’s own tests, yes: the public schools Layton children attend outscore 69% of Utah’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #49 of 119 Utah towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 51%. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Layton in?
Davis School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 71,428 students in 94 schools (2024–25).
Where do Layton kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Layton High and Northridge High.
What is Layton’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Davis School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Utah.
How much does Layton spend per student?
$11,329 in Davis School District (FY2024), against $11,467 across Utah. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Layton?
Yes: Layton Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 567 students), Northridge Learning Center/Dorius Academy (nonsectarian · all-boys, grades 7–12, 100 students), Northridge Learning Center (nonsectarian · all-boys, grades 7–12, 100 students), Fernwood Academy (nonsectarian · all-girls, grades 9–12, 40 students) and Faith Baptist Academy (religious, grades PK–6, 36 students). Layton also has 3 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Layton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Layton → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2020–21, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Utah. Stars are from neighbors.