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Box Elder County Schools & Education

School Score

18/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

81.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

81.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,436

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,829

School Score

18/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 42/100

State Score Position

#25

of 29 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Box Elder County

Measured School Summary

Box Elder County faces educational challenges with a school score of 18/100 and a graduation rate of 81.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,436 per pupil, Box Elder County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 56% below the Utah average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 8.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Box Elder County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

24 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

18/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #25 of 29 Utah counties with school score data.

Completion

81.0%

8.1 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,436

$393 below the state average

School coverage

24

2 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Box Elder County has 24 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Box Elder County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Box Elder District carries most of the listed public-school system, with 23 of 24 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#25

of 29 Utah counties with school score data. The county score is 24 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Box Elder District

Elementary to high school visible

12,649 students

Elementary 13Middle 2High 3Other 5

23 listed schools in this county slice.

Promontory School of Expeditionary Learning

Elementary school only in this slice

449 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Box Elder District is the largest listed district slice, with 23 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Box Elder County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Box Elder County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Box Elder County, Utah

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Robust Network of 24 Public Schools

Box Elder County operates 24 public schools that serve a large student population of 13,098 across two districts. The infrastructure is diverse, featuring 14 elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools, plus five specialized campuses. This extensive network supports a mix of suburban and rural communities.

Box Elder District Leads the Region

The Box Elder District is the primary provider, educating 12,649 students across 23 schools. Charter options are limited, with the Promontory School of Expeditionary Learning representing the only charter school in the county. This single charter campus accounts for roughly 4.2% of the total school landscape.

Suburban Reach and Large Campus Sizes

Education here has a suburban feel, with 10 schools located in suburb locales and an average school size of 569 students. Box Elder High is the largest hub with 1,583 students, while Bear River High also serves over 1,100 students. The mix of eight rural and six town schools provides varied environments for families.

School Overview

Total Schools

24

in Box Elder County

Reported Enrollment

13,098

24 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

1

4% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary14
Middle2
High3
Other5

2 School Districts in Box Elder County

Box Elder District

Guide
23 schools
12,649 students
Open district guide

Promontory School of Expeditionary Learning

1 school
449 students

24 Public Schools in Box Elder County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 24 matching schools

Box Elder High

Box Elder District

BRIGHAM CITY, 84302 / Suburb: Large

Profile10–12High1,583 students

Bear River High

Box Elder District

GARLAND, 84312 / Town: Distant

Profile10–12High1,172 students

Box Elder Middle

Box Elder District

BRIGHAM CITY, 84302 / Suburb: Large

Profile8–9Other1,153 students

Young Intermediate

Box Elder District

BRIGHAM CITY, 84302 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–7Middle1,079 students

Bear River Middle

Box Elder District

GARLAND, 84312 / Town: Distant

Record8–10Other843 students

Golden Spike Elementary

Box Elder District

BRIGHAM CITY, 84302 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary838 students

Harris Intermediate

Box Elder District

TREMONTON, 84337 / Town: Distant

Record6–7Middle813 students

Garland School

Box Elder District

GARLAND, 84312 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary660 students

North Park School

Box Elder District

TREMONTON, 84337 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary635 students

Lake View School

Box Elder District

BRIGHAM CITY, 84302 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary609 students

Mckinley School

Box Elder District

TREMONTON, 84337 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary607 students

Three Mile Creek School

Box Elder District

PERRY, 84302 / Suburb: Large

Record2–5Primary604 students

Fielding School

Box Elder District

FIELDING, 84311 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary579 students

Century School

Box Elder District

BEAR RIVER CITY, 84301 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary491 students

Discovery School

Box Elder District

BRIGHAM CITY, 84302 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary466 students

Promontory School of Expeditionary Learning

Promontory School of Expeditionary Learning

PERRY, 84302 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–8Charter449 students

Willard School

Box Elder District

WILLARD, 84340 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–1Primary298 students

Sunrise High School

Box Elder District

BRIGHAM CITY, 84302 / Suburb: Large

Record5–12Alternative159 students

Snowville School

Box Elder District

SNOWVILLE, 84336 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary27 students

Park Valley Elementary

Box Elder District

PARK VALLEY, 84329 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–6Primary22 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,436

State avg $6,829

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Utah counties have the highest graduation rates?
Kane County (97.0%), Juab County (96.2%), and Millard County (96.0%) currently lead Utah among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Utah?
Across Utah counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,829. The highest current county values are Piute County ($11,165), Rich County ($10,908), and Daggett County ($9,798). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Box Elder County?
Box Elder County has a school score of 18/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Box Elder County?
The high school graduation rate in Box Elder County is 81.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Box Elder County spend per student?
Box Elder County spends $6,436 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Box Elder County, Utah — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Box Elder County, Utah?

Box Elder County operates 24 public schools that serve a large student population of 13,098 across two districts. The infrastructure is diverse, featuring 14 elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools, plus five specialized campuses. This extensive network supports a mix of suburban and rural communities.

What are the major school districts in Box Elder County, Utah?

The Box Elder District is the primary provider, educating 12,649 students across 23 schools. Charter options are limited, with the Promontory School of Expeditionary Learning representing the only charter school in the county. This single charter campus accounts for roughly 4.2% of the total school landscape.

What is the school experience like in Box Elder County?

Education here has a suburban feel, with 10 schools located in suburb locales and an average school size of 569 students. Box Elder High is the largest hub with 1,583 students, while Bear River High also serves over 1,100 students. The mix of eight rural and six town schools provides varied environments for families.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.