Grand County Schools & Education
Grand County, Utah
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
42/100
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
$7,393
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,829
School Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 42/100
State Score Position
#15
of 29 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Grand County
Measured School Summary
Grand County performs at an average level with a school score of 42/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,393 per pupil, Grand County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 1% below the Utah average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Grand 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
5 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
42/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #15 of 29 Utah counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
2.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,393
$564 above the state average
School coverage
5
2 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
Grand County has 5 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 Grand 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
Grand 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
#15
of 29 Utah counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
Grand District
Elementary to high school visible
1,473 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Moab Charter School
Elementary school only in this slice
62 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Grand 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 Grand County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Grand 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 Grand 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.
Streamlined Schools in the Heart of Moab
Grand County operates five public schools catering to a total enrollment of 1,535 students. The landscape includes two elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and a specialized facility for early childhood education.
Grand District and Local Charter Options
The Grand District manages four schools and 1,473 students, while the Moab Charter School provides a specialized alternative for 62 students. Charter schools represent 20% of the county's total educational facilities.
A Unified Town School Experience
All schools in Grand County are located in town settings, anchored by the Helen M. Knight School which serves 732 students. The average school size is 307 students, offering a balanced environment that is neither too large nor too isolated.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Grand County
Reported Enrollment
1,535
5 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
20% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Grand County
Grand District
Moab Charter School
5 Public Schools in Grand 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen M. Knight School | Record | Grand District | MOAB, 84532Town: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 732 |
| Grand County High | Record | Grand District | MOAB, 84532Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 461 |
| Grand County Middle | Record | Grand District | MOAB, 84532Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 238 |
| Moab Charter School | Record | Moab Charter School | MOAB, 84532Town: Remote | KG–6 | Charter | 62 |
| C R Sundwall Center | Record | Grand District | MOAB, 84532Town: Remote | PK | Special Education | 42 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,393
State avg $6,829
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Schools in Grand County, Utah — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Grand County, Utah?
Grand County operates five public schools catering to a total enrollment of 1,535 students. The landscape includes two elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and a specialized facility for early childhood education.
What are the major school districts in Grand County, Utah?
The Grand District manages four schools and 1,473 students, while the Moab Charter School provides a specialized alternative for 62 students. Charter schools represent 20% of the county's total educational facilities.
What is the school experience like in Grand County?
All schools in Grand County are located in town settings, anchored by the Helen M. Knight School which serves 732 students. The average school size is 307 students, offering a balanced environment that is neither too large nor too isolated.
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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.