Box Elder County Schools & Education
Box Elder County, Utah
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
23 listed schools in this county slice.
Promontory School of Expeditionary Learning
Elementary school only in this slice
449 students
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
2 School Districts in Box Elder County
Box Elder District
GuidePromontory School of Expeditionary Learning
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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 24 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box Elder High | Profile | Box Elder District | BRIGHAM CITY, 84302Suburb: Large | 10–12 | High | 1,583 |
| Bear River High | Profile | Box Elder District | GARLAND, 84312Town: Distant | 10–12 | High | 1,172 |
| Box Elder Middle | Profile | Box Elder District | BRIGHAM CITY, 84302Suburb: Large | 8–9 | Other | 1,153 |
| Young Intermediate | Profile | Box Elder District | BRIGHAM CITY, 84302Suburb: Large | 6–7 | Middle | 1,079 |
| Bear River Middle | Record | Box Elder District | GARLAND, 84312Town: Distant | 8–10 | Other | 843 |
| Golden Spike Elementary | Record | Box Elder District | BRIGHAM CITY, 84302Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 838 |
| Harris Intermediate | Record | Box Elder District | TREMONTON, 84337Town: Distant | 6–7 | Middle | 813 |
| Garland School | Record | Box Elder District | GARLAND, 84312Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 660 |
| North Park School | Record | Box Elder District | TREMONTON, 84337Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 635 |
| Lake View School | Record | Box Elder District | BRIGHAM CITY, 84302Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 609 |
| Mckinley School | Record | Box Elder District | TREMONTON, 84337Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 607 |
| Three Mile Creek School | Record | Box Elder District | PERRY, 84302Suburb: Large | 2–5 | Primary | 604 |
| Fielding School | Record | Box Elder District | FIELDING, 84311Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 579 |
| Century School | Record | Box Elder District | BEAR RIVER CITY, 84301Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 491 |
| Discovery School | Record | Box Elder District | BRIGHAM CITY, 84302Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 466 |
| Promontory School of Expeditionary Learning | Record | Promontory School of Expeditionary Learning | PERRY, 84302Suburb: Large | KG–8 | Charter | 449 |
| Willard School | Record | Box Elder District | WILLARD, 84340Suburb: Large | PK–1 | Primary | 298 |
| Sunrise High School | Record | Box Elder District | BRIGHAM CITY, 84302Suburb: Large | 5–12 | Alternative | 159 |
| Snowville School | Record | Box Elder District | SNOWVILLE, 84336Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 27 |
| Park Valley Elementary | Record | Box Elder District | PARK VALLEY, 84329Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 22 |
Box Elder High
Box Elder District
BRIGHAM CITY, 84302 / Suburb: Large
Bear River High
Box Elder District
GARLAND, 84312 / Town: Distant
Box Elder Middle
Box Elder District
BRIGHAM CITY, 84302 / Suburb: Large
Young Intermediate
Box Elder District
BRIGHAM CITY, 84302 / Suburb: Large
Golden Spike Elementary
Box Elder District
BRIGHAM CITY, 84302 / Suburb: Large
Century School
Box Elder District
BEAR RIVER CITY, 84301 / Rural: Distant
Promontory School of Expeditionary Learning
Promontory School of Expeditionary Learning
PERRY, 84302 / Suburb: Large
Sunrise High School
Box Elder District
BRIGHAM CITY, 84302 / Suburb: Large
Park Valley Elementary
Box Elder District
PARK VALLEY, 84329 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,436
State avg $6,829
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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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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.