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Cache County Schools & Education

School Score

34/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

91.2%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

91.2%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,741

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,829

School Score

34/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 42/100

State Score Position

#20

of 29 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Cache County

Measured School Summary

Despite a lower school score of 34/100, Cache County maintains a strong graduation rate of 91.2%, suggesting effective student support systems.

Funding Context

At $5,741 per pupil, Cache County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 18% below the Utah average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Cache 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

44 public schools and 8 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

34/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #20 of 29 Utah counties with school score data.

Completion

91.2%

2.1 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,741

$1,088 below the state average

School coverage

44

8 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

Cache County has 44 public schools across 8 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 Cache 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.

Review-carefully county

Cache County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.

State position

#20

of 29 Utah counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.

Cache District

Elementary to high school visible

20,227 students

Elementary 17Middle 3High 5Other 1

26 listed schools in this county slice.

Logan City District

Elementary to high school visible

5,420 students

Elementary 7Middle 1High 1Other 2

11 listed schools in this county slice.

Thomas Edison

Elementary school only in this slice

1,216 students

Elementary 2Middle 0High 0Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

The Center for Creativity Innovation and Discovery

Elementary school only in this slice

464 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Cache District is the largest listed district slice, with 26 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 Cache County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Cache 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 Cache 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 Dense Educational Hub of 44 Schools

Cache County features a massive educational infrastructure with 44 schools serving over 28,000 students across eight separate districts. The network is anchored by 29 elementary schools and eight high schools to accommodate its high student volume. This county represents one of Northern Utah's most significant centers for K-12 education.

Diverse District and Charter Options

The Cache District is the largest entity with 20,227 students, followed by the Logan City District with over 5,400 students. Charter schools play a major role here, with seven campuses representing nearly 16% of all schools in the county. Thomas Edison is the largest charter provider, managing two schools with 1,216 students.

Urban Centers and Large High Schools

Most students attend schools in suburb or city locales, with an average enrollment of 663 students per campus. High schools here are notably large, with Ridgeline High School leading at 1,813 students. Even the fifth-largest school, Logan High, maintains a population of over 1,450 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

44

in Cache County

Reported Enrollment

28,491

44 schools reporting

School Districts

8

districts

Charter Schools

7

16% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary29
Middle4
High8
Other3

8 School Districts in Cache County

Cache District

Guide
26 schools
20,227 students
Open district guide

Logan City District

Guide
11 schools
5,420 students
Open district guide

Thomas Edison

2 schools
1,216 students

The Center for Creativity Innovation and Discovery

1 school
464 students

Fast Forward High

1 school
417 students

Edith Bowen Laboratory School

1 school
359 students

Intech Collegiate Academy

1 school
218 students

Bear River Charter School

1 school
170 students

44 Public Schools in Cache County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 8 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 44 matching schools

Ridgeline High School

Cache District

MILLVILLE, 84326 / Suburb: Small

Profile8–12High1,813 students

Green Canyon High School

Cache District

NORTH LOGAN, 84341 / Suburb: Small

Profile8–12High1,690 students

Mountain Crest High

Cache District

HYRUM, 84319 / Suburb: Small

Profile8–12High1,538 students

Sky View High

Cache District

SMITHFIELD, 84335 / Suburb: Small

Profile8–12High1,517 students

Logan High

Logan City District

LOGAN, 84321 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,456 students

Mount Logan Middle

Logan City District

LOGAN, 84321 / City: Small

Profile6–8Middle1,157 students

North Cache Middle School

Cache District

RICHMOND, 84333 / Rural: Fringe

Profile7–8Middle1,119 students

South Cache Middle School

Cache District

HYRUM, 84319 / Suburb: Small

Profile7–8Middle1,063 students

Spring Creek Middle School

Cache District

PROVIDENCE, 84332 / Suburb: Small

Record7–8Middle845 students

Sunrise School

Cache District

SMITHFIELD, 84335 / Suburb: Small

RecordKG–6Primary782 students

Providence School

Cache District

PROVIDENCE, 84332 / Suburb: Small

RecordKG–6Primary760 students

Heritage School

Cache District

NIBLEY, 84321 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–6Primary758 students

Canyon School

Cache District

HYRUM, 84319 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–6Primary752 students

Cedar Ridge School

Cache District

HYDE PARK, 84318 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–6Primary744 students

Summit School

Cache District

SMITHFIELD, 84335 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–6Primary738 students

Birch Creek School

Cache District

SMITHFIELD, 84335 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–6Primary721 students

Thomas Edison - South

Thomas Edison

NIBLEY, 84321 / Suburb: Small

RecordKG–8Charter716 students

Woodruff School

Logan City District

LOGAN, 84321 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary625 students

River Heights School

Cache District

LOGAN, 84321 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–6Primary622 students

Greenville School

Cache District

NORTH LOGAN, 84341 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–6Primary537 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,741

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 Cache County?
Cache County has a school score of 34/100, 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 Cache County?
The high school graduation rate in Cache County is 91.2%, which is above 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 Cache County spend per student?
Cache County spends $5,741 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 Cache County, Utah — FAQ

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

Cache County features a massive educational infrastructure with 44 schools serving over 28,000 students across eight separate districts. The network is anchored by 29 elementary schools and eight high schools to accommodate its high student volume. This county represents one of Northern Utah's most significant centers for K-12 education.

What are the major school districts in Cache County, Utah?

The Cache District is the largest entity with 20,227 students, followed by the Logan City District with over 5,400 students. Charter schools play a major role here, with seven campuses representing nearly 16% of all schools in the county. Thomas Edison is the largest charter provider, managing two schools with 1,216 students.

What is the school experience like in Cache County?

Most students attend schools in suburb or city locales, with an average enrollment of 663 students per campus. High schools here are notably large, with Ridgeline High School leading at 1,813 students. Even the fifth-largest school, Logan High, maintains a population of over 1,450 students.

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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.