Carbon County Schools & Education
Carbon County, Utah
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
88.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,752
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,829
School Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 42/100
State Score Position
#19
of 29 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Carbon County
Measured School Summary
Carbon County faces educational challenges with a school score of 36/100 and a graduation rate of 88.1%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,752 per pupil, Carbon County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 15% below the Utah average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Carbon 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
10 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
36/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #19 of 29 Utah counties with school score data.
Completion
88.1%
1.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,752
$77 below the state average
School coverage
10
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
Carbon County has 10 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 Carbon 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
Carbon District carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#19
of 29 Utah counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.
Carbon District
Elementary to high school visible
3,468 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
Pinnacle Canyon Academy
Other grade structure
407 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Carbon District is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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 Carbon County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Carbon 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 Carbon 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 Consolidated System of Ten Schools
Carbon County operates 10 public schools serving 3,875 students within two distinct districts. The system includes five elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school, alongside two specialized campuses. This streamlined setup serves the residential centers of the region efficiently.
Carbon District and Charter Alternatives
The Carbon District dominates the landscape, educating 3,468 students across nine separate schools. Pinnacle Canyon Academy offers a significant charter alternative, enrolling 407 students in a PK-12 setting. This charter represents 10% of the county's schools, providing a different educational path for local families.
Small-Town Feel with Centralized Hubs
Seven of the county's schools are located in town settings, giving the system a centralized, communal feel. Carbon High is the largest school by far with 1,023 students, while the average school size across the county is 388. This ensures that most elementary students attend smaller, neighborhood-centric campuses.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Carbon County
Reported Enrollment
3,875
10 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
10% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Carbon County
Carbon District
GuidePinnacle Canyon Academy
10 Public Schools in Carbon County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon High | Profile | Carbon District | PRICE, 84501Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,023 |
| Mont Harmon Middle | Record | Carbon District | PRICE, 84501Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 601 |
| Creekview School | Record | Carbon District | PRICE, 84501Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 450 |
| Castle Heights School | Record | Carbon District | PRICE, 84501Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 422 |
| Pinnacle Canyon Academy | Record | Pinnacle Canyon Academy | Price, 84501Town: Remote | PK–12 | Charter | 407 |
| Sally Mauro School | Record | Carbon District | HELPER, 84526Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 318 |
| Wellington School | Record | Carbon District | WELLINGTON, 84542Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 267 |
| Helper Middle | Record | Carbon District | HELPER, 84526Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 205 |
| Bruin Point School | Record | Carbon District | SUNNYSIDE, 84539Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 97 |
| Castle Valley Center | Record | Carbon District | PRICE, 84501Town: Remote | PK–12 | Special Education | 85 |
Carbon High
Carbon District
PRICE, 84501 / Town: Remote
Pinnacle Canyon Academy
Pinnacle Canyon Academy
Price, 84501 / Town: Remote
Castle Valley Center
Carbon District
PRICE, 84501 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,752
State avg $6,829
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Schools in Carbon County, Utah — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Carbon County, Utah?
Carbon County operates 10 public schools serving 3,875 students within two distinct districts. The system includes five elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school, alongside two specialized campuses. This streamlined setup serves the residential centers of the region efficiently.
What are the major school districts in Carbon County, Utah?
The Carbon District dominates the landscape, educating 3,468 students across nine separate schools. Pinnacle Canyon Academy offers a significant charter alternative, enrolling 407 students in a PK-12 setting. This charter represents 10% of the county's schools, providing a different educational path for local families.
What is the school experience like in Carbon County?
Seven of the county's schools are located in town settings, giving the system a centralized, communal feel. Carbon High is the largest school by far with 1,023 students, while the average school size across the county is 388. This ensures that most elementary students attend smaller, neighborhood-centric campuses.
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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.