Emery County Schools & Education
Emery County, Utah
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,545
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,829
School Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 42/100
State Score Position
#13
of 29 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Emery County
Measured School Summary
Emery County performs at an average level with a school score of 43/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,545 per pupil, Emery County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 3% above the Utah average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Emery 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 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
43/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #13 of 29 Utah counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
2.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,545
$716 above the state average
School coverage
10
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
Emery County has 10 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.
What Emery 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
Emery District carries most of the listed public-school system, with 10 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#13
of 29 Utah counties with school score data. The county score is 1 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.
Emery District
Elementary to high school visible
2,230 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Emery District is the largest listed district slice, with 10 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 Emery County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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 Emery 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 Ten-School System in Rural Utah
Emery County manages 10 public schools serving a total student body of 2,230. The infrastructure is designed for age-specific learning, with six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. This ensures that even in a rural county, students have dedicated facilities for each stage of their education.
Strong Public Focus in Emery District
The Emery District is the sole education provider in the county, managing all 2,230 enrolled students. There are no charter schools in the area, meaning 100% of educational resources are concentrated in the traditional district schools. This unified approach supports consistent curriculum and staffing across the county.
Town and Country Learning Environments
The education system here is intimate, featuring an average school size of 223 students. Most campuses are located in rural settings, though three serve as town centers. Emery High is the largest school with 642 students, while elementary schools like Huntington and Ferron offer very small class sizes.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Emery County
Reported Enrollment
2,230
10 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Emery County
Emery District
10 Public Schools in Emery 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 dataLevel
Showing 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emery High | Record | Emery District | CASTLE DALE, 84513Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 642 |
| San Rafael Middle School | Record | Emery District | FERRON, 84523Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 242 |
| Huntington School | Record | Emery District | HUNTINGTON, 84528Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 239 |
| Ferron School | Record | Emery District | FERRON, 84523Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 212 |
| Canyon View Middle School | Record | Emery District | HUNTINGTON, 84528Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 200 |
| Cleveland School | Record | Emery District | CLEVELAND, 84518Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 181 |
| Cottonwood School | Record | Emery District | ORANGEVILLE, 84537Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 159 |
| Castle Dale School | Record | Emery District | CASTLE DALE, 84513Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 145 |
| Book Cliff School | Record | Emery District | GREEN RIVER, 84525Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 140 |
| Green River High | Record | Emery District | GREEN RIVER, 84525Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 70 |
Canyon View Middle School
Emery District
HUNTINGTON, 84528 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,545
State avg $6,829
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Schools in Emery County, Utah — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Emery County, Utah?
Emery County manages 10 public schools serving a total student body of 2,230. The infrastructure is designed for age-specific learning, with six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. This ensures that even in a rural county, students have dedicated facilities for each stage of their education.
What are the major school districts in Emery County, Utah?
The Emery District is the sole education provider in the county, managing all 2,230 enrolled students. There are no charter schools in the area, meaning 100% of educational resources are concentrated in the traditional district schools. This unified approach supports consistent curriculum and staffing across the county.
What is the school experience like in Emery County?
The education system here is intimate, featuring an average school size of 223 students. Most campuses are located in rural settings, though three serve as town centers. Emery High is the largest school with 642 students, while elementary schools like Huntington and Ferron offer very small class sizes.
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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.