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Daggett County Schools & Education

School Score

45/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

75.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

75.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,798

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,829

School Score

45/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 42/100

State Score Position

#11

of 29 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Daggett County

Measured School Summary

Daggett County has midrange measured school signals (score: 45/100) with a graduation rate of 75.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Daggett County spends $9,798 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 7% above the Utah average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 14.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 43% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Daggett 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

4 public schools and 1 district 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

45/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #11 of 29 Utah counties with school score data.

Completion

75.0%

14.1 pts below the state average

Funding context

$9,798

$2,969 above the state average

School coverage

4

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Daggett County has 4 public schools across 1 district, 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 Daggett 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.

Small-system county

Daggett County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#11

of 29 Utah counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points above 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.

Daggett District

Elementary and high visible

216 students

Elementary 2Middle 0High 1Other 1

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Daggett District is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Daggett County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

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

Education Overview

About Schools in Daggett 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.

Utah's Most Intimate School System

Daggett County operates just four public schools, making it one of the smallest systems in the state with a total enrollment of only 216 students. The infrastructure consists of two elementary schools, one high school, and a specialized education center. All schools are managed by a single unified district.

Small Districts, Large Personal Attention

The Daggett District is the sole provider for all 216 students in the county, with no charter schools currently available. This lack of charter competition means all local funding and resources stay within the traditional district system. With such small enrollment, the teacher-to-student connection is among the highest in Utah.

Deeply Rural and Exceptionally Small

All four schools in Daggett County are classified as rural, reflecting the rugged beauty of the region. The average school size is just 72 students, and the smallest, Flaming Gorge School, serves only 25 students. Manila High is the largest campus but still offers an intimate environment with only 112 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

4

in Daggett County

Reported Enrollment

216

4 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle0
High1
Other1

1 School District in Daggett County

Daggett District

4 schools
216 students enrolled

4 Public Schools in Daggett County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

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

Level

Showing 4 of 4 matching schools

Manila High

Daggett District

MANILA, 84046 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High112 students

Manila School

Daggett District

MANILA, 84046 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary79 students

Flaming Gorge School

Daggett District

DUTCH JOHN, 84023 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary25 students

Daggett Preschool

Daggett District

MANILA, 84046 / Rural: Remote

RecordPKSpecial Education0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,798

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 Daggett County?
Daggett County has a school score of 45/100, which is a midrange 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 Daggett County?
The high school graduation rate in Daggett County is 75.0%, 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 Daggett County spend per student?
Daggett County spends $9,798 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 Daggett County, Utah — FAQ

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

Daggett County operates just four public schools, making it one of the smallest systems in the state with a total enrollment of only 216 students. The infrastructure consists of two elementary schools, one high school, and a specialized education center. All schools are managed by a single unified district.

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

The Daggett District is the sole provider for all 216 students in the county, with no charter schools currently available. This lack of charter competition means all local funding and resources stay within the traditional district system. With such small enrollment, the teacher-to-student connection is among the highest in Utah.

What is the school experience like in Daggett County?

All four schools in Daggett County are classified as rural, reflecting the rugged beauty of the region. The average school size is just 72 students, and the smallest, Flaming Gorge School, serves only 25 students. Manila High is the largest campus but still offers an intimate environment with only 112 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.