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Davis County Schools & Education

Davis County, Utah

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

School Score

44/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

93.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

93.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,739

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,829

School Score

44/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 42/100

State Score Position

#12

of 29 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Davis County

Measured School Summary

Davis County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.7%.

Funding Context

At $5,739 per pupil, Davis County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 6% above the Utah average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Davis 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

111 public schools and 14 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

44/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #12 of 29 Utah counties with school score data.

Completion

93.7%

4.6 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,739

$1,090 below the state average

School coverage

111

14 districts 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

Davis County has 111 public schools across 14 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Davis 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

Davis District carries most of the listed public-school system, with 96 of 111 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#12

of 29 Utah counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.

Davis District

Elementary to high school visible

73,459 students

Elementary 63Middle 18High 13Other 2

96 listed schools in this county slice.

Syracuse Arts Academy

Elementary school only in this slice

1,739 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 1

2 listed schools in this county slice.

North Davis Preparatory Academy

Other grade structure

956 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

Legacy Preparatory Academy

Other grade structure

939 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Davis District is the largest listed district slice, with 96 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 Davis County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Davis 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 Davis 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 Massive Network of 111 Schools

Davis County boasts an enormous educational infrastructure with 111 public schools serving 82,762 students across 14 districts. This includes 69 elementary schools and 16 high schools, making it a primary engine of Utah's public education system. The county handles one of the highest student volumes in the region.

Davis District and a Growing Charter Scene

The Davis District is one of the largest in the nation, educating 73,459 students across 96 schools. The county also supports a vibrant charter sector, with 15 charter schools representing 13.5% of the total school count. Ascent Academies of Utah is a major player, serving over 2,600 students across five campuses.

Suburban Powerhouses with Large Populations

With 98 schools in suburban locales, the education experience here is defined by large, modern campuses and an average school size of 766. Syracuse High is the largest campus in the county, serving 2,452 students. The top five high schools all exceed 2,000 students, offering massive extracurricular and academic depth.

School Overview

Total Schools

111

in Davis County

Reported Enrollment

82,762

111 schools reporting

School Districts

14

districts

Charter Schools

15

14% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary69
Middle18
High16
Other8

14 School Districts in Davis County

Davis District

Guide
96 schools
73,459 students
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Ascent Academies of Utah

5 schools
2,635 students

Syracuse Arts Academy

2 schools
1,739 students

Spectrum Academy

2 schools
1,561 students

No. UT. Acad. for Math Engineering & Science

2 schools
1,120 students

North Davis Preparatory Academy

1 school
956 students

Legacy Preparatory Academy

1 school
939 students

Leadership Learning Academy

2 schools
865 students

Highmark Charter School

1 school
677 students

Jefferson Academy

1 school
591 students

111 Public Schools in Davis County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 28 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 111 matching schools

Syracuse High

Davis District

SYRACUSE, 84075 / Suburb: Large

Profile10–12High2,452 students

Layton High

Davis District

LAYTON, 84041 / Suburb: Large

Profile10–12High2,242 students

Davis High

Davis District

KAYSVILLE, 84037 / Suburb: Large

Profile10–12High2,175 students

Farmington High

Davis District

FARMINGTON, 84025 / Suburb: Large

Profile10–12High2,083 students

Clearfield High

Davis District

CLEARFIELD, 84015 / City: Small

Profile10–12High2,030 students

Northridge High

Davis District

LAYTON, 84041 / Suburb: Large

Profile10–12High1,954 students

Woods Cross High

Davis District

WOODS CROSS, 84087 / Suburb: Large

Profile10–12High1,567 students

Viewmont High

Davis District

BOUNTIFUL, 84010 / Suburb: Large

Profile10–12High1,518 students

Bountiful High

Davis District

BOUNTIFUL, 84010 / Suburb: Large

Profile10–12High1,482 students

West Point Jr High

Davis District

WEST POINT, 84015 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–9Middle1,469 students

Syracuse Jr High

Davis District

SYRACUSE, 84075 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–9Middle1,359 students

Farmington Jr High

Davis District

FARMINGTON, 84025 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–9Middle1,293 students

Shoreline Junior High

Davis District

LAYTON, 84041 / Rural: Fringe

Profile7–9Middle1,187 students

South Davis Jr High

Davis District

BOUNTIFUL, 84010 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–9Middle1,095 students

Mueller Park Jr High

Davis District

BOUNTIFUL, 84010 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–9Middle1,089 students

Legacy Jr High

Davis District

LAYTON, 84041 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–9Middle1,088 students

West Point School

Davis District

WEST POINT, 84015 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–6Primary1,086 students

Centennial Jr High

Davis District

KAYSVILLE, 84037 / Rural: Fringe

Profile7–9Middle1,033 students

Fairfield Jr High

Davis District

KAYSVILLE, 84037 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–9Middle1,026 students

Central Davis Jr High

Davis District

LAYTON, 84041 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–9Middle1,009 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

8 more profiles

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,739

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 Davis County?
Davis County has a school score of 44/100, 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 Davis County?
The high school graduation rate in Davis County is 93.7%, 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 Davis County spend per student?
Davis County spends $5,739 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 Davis County, Utah — FAQ

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

Davis County boasts an enormous educational infrastructure with 111 public schools serving 82,762 students across 14 districts. This includes 69 elementary schools and 16 high schools, making it a primary engine of Utah's public education system. The county handles one of the highest student volumes in the region.

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

The Davis District is one of the largest in the nation, educating 73,459 students across 96 schools. The county also supports a vibrant charter sector, with 15 charter schools representing 13.5% of the total school count. Ascent Academies of Utah is a major player, serving over 2,600 students across five campuses.

What is the school experience like in Davis County?

With 98 schools in suburban locales, the education experience here is defined by large, modern campuses and an average school size of 766. Syracuse High is the largest campus in the county, serving 2,452 students. The top five high schools all exceed 2,000 students, offering massive extracurricular and academic depth.

Counties with Similar School Profile

Daggett County

Utah

+1 pts

45/100

School score

Emery County

Utah

-1 pts

43/100

School score

Wasatch County

Utah

-2 pts

42/100

School score

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.

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