Utah Schools & Education
School quality and education data for all 29 counties.
Avg Graduation Rate
89.1%
Avg Per-Pupil Spending
$6,829
Avg School Score
42/100
Total Schools
1,102
157 districts
State Overview
About Schools in Utah
Utah Graduates More Students on Lean Budgets
Utah boasts an 89.1% graduation rate, significantly outperforming the national average of 87.0%. Remarkably, the state achieves these results while spending only $6,829 per pupil, which is roughly half of the $13,000 national benchmark.
Performance Gaps Across 29 Diverse Counties
While the statewide average school score is 52.7, educational outcomes vary significantly across Utah's 29 counties. Graduation rates range from a high of 97.0% in Kane County to 75.0% in Daggett County, revealing a wide 22-point gap in student success.
High Efficiency Despite Low Overall Funding
Utah maintains an impressive return on investment, securing a school score above the national median despite having the lowest per-pupil spending in the country. Districts like Juab operate on as little as $4,312 per student, yet the state still maintains an average graduation rate nearly 2% higher than the rest of the U.S.
Rural Districts Lead the State in Quality
Piute, Rich, and Wayne counties top the state rankings, with Piute leading all districts with a 62.5 school score. These top-performing districts leverage higher local investments, such as Piute's $11,165 per pupil, to secure graduation rates at or above 90%.
A National Leader in Educational Value
Utah serves as a national model for delivering strong academic outcomes and high graduation rates with minimal per-pupil spending. Families seeking the highest performance should look toward standout rural districts like Kane or Piute, where school scores and graduation rates consistently exceed state averages.
Top Performing School Counties
All Utah Counties
| County | School Score |
|---|---|
| Wayne County | 79/100 |
| Kane County | 76/100 |
| Piute County | 72/100 |
| Rich County | 71/100 |
| Millard County | 67/100 |
| Garfield County | 67/100 |
| Summit County | 66/100 |
| San Juan County | 63/100 |
| Beaver County | 52/100 |
| Juab County | 47/100 |
| Daggett County | 45/100 |
| Davis County | 44/100 |
| Emery County | 43/100 |
| Wasatch County | 42/100 |
| Grand County | 42/100 |
| Morgan County | 39/100 |
| Washington County | 39/100 |
| Utah County | 38/100 |
| Carbon County | 36/100 |
| Cache County | 34/100 |
| Sanpete County | 32/100 |
| Iron County | 24/100 |
| Weber County | 23/100 |
| Salt Lake County | 20/100 |
| Box Elder County | 18/100 |
| Duchesne County | 17/100 |
| Sevier County | 16/100 |
| Uintah County | 13/100 |
| Tooele County | 7/100 |
— = data pending from NCES pipeline.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.