Iron County Schools & Education
Iron County, Utah
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
24/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
89.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,154
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,829
School Score
24/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 42/100
State Score Position
#22
of 29 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Iron County
Measured School Summary
Iron County faces educational challenges with a school score of 24/100 and a graduation rate of 89.3%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,154 per pupil, Iron County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 43% below the Utah average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 25% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Iron 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
20 public schools and 3 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
24/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #22 of 29 Utah counties with school score data.
Completion
89.3%
0.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,154
$1,675 below the state average
School coverage
20
3 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
Iron County has 20 public schools across 3 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 Iron 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
Iron District carries most of the listed public-school system, with 18 of 20 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#22
of 29 Utah counties with school score data. The county score is 18 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.
Iron District
Elementary to high school visible
12,739 students
18 listed schools in this county slice.
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Elementary school only in this slice
687 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Success Academy
High school only in this slice
181 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Iron District is the largest listed district slice, with 18 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 Iron County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Iron 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 Iron 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 Robust and Diverse Educational Network
Iron County supports a large student body of 13,607 across 20 public schools. The system is comprehensive, featuring 10 elementary schools, two middle schools, five high schools, and three specialized centers.
Solid Graduation Rates Despite Lean Funding
Iron County achieves an 89.3% graduation rate, which sits just above the Utah state average. This success comes despite a low per-pupil expenditure of $5,154, significantly trailing the national average of $13,000.
Iron District and Specialized Academies
The Iron District is the dominant provider with 18 schools and 12,739 students. Local families also benefit from the Success Academy and Gateway Preparatory Academy, which offer charter and specialized curricula to over 1,100 students.
A Blend of Town and Rural Learning
With 15 schools in town locales and 5 in rural areas, the county offers diverse learning environments. Southwest Educational Academy is the largest institution with 2,585 students, while many elementary schools maintain a more traditional feel.
School Overview
Total Schools
20
in Iron County
Reported Enrollment
13,607
20 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
2
10% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Iron County
Iron District
GuideGateway Preparatory Academy
Success Academy
20 Public Schools in Iron County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 20 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Educational Academy | Profile | Iron District | CEDAR CITY, 84720Town: Remote | KG–12 | Alternative | 2,585 |
| Cedar City High | Profile | Iron District | CEDAR CITY, 84720Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,366 |
| Canyon View High | Profile | Iron District | CEDAR CITY, 84721Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,123 |
| Cedar Middle | Profile | Iron District | CEDAR CITY, 84720Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,115 |
| Canyon View Middle | Profile | Iron District | CEDAR CITY, 84721Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 989 |
| Gateway Preparatory Academy | Record | Gateway Preparatory Academy | ENOCH, 84721Town: Remote | KG–8 | Charter | 687 |
| Three Peaks School | Record | Iron District | CEDAR CITY, 84721Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 643 |
| Cedar North School | Record | Iron District | CEDAR CITY, 84720Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 636 |
| Iron Springs School | Record | Iron District | CEDAR CITY, 84720Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 619 |
| Enoch School | Record | Iron District | ENOCH, 84721Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 593 |
| Cedar South School | Record | Iron District | CEDAR CITY, 84720Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 565 |
| Cedar East School | Record | Iron District | CEDAR CITY, 84720Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 551 |
| Fiddlers Canyon School | Record | Iron District | CEDAR CITY, 84721Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 544 |
| Parowan School | Record | Iron District | PAROWAN, 84761Town: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 420 |
| Parowan High | Record | Iron District | PAROWAN, 84761Town: Remote | 7–12 | High | 363 |
| Launch High | Record | Iron District | CEDAR CITY, 84720Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 195 |
| Iron County Preschool | Record | Iron District | CEDAR CITY, 84720Town: Remote | PK | Special Education | 189 |
| Success SUU | Record | Success Academy | CEDAR CITY, 84720Town: Remote | 9–12 | Charter | 181 |
| Escalante Valley School | Record | Iron District | BERYL, 84714Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 122 |
| Three Peaks Pre School | Record | Iron District | CEDAR CITY, 84720Rural: Fringe | PK | Special Education | 121 |
Southwest Educational Academy
Iron District
CEDAR CITY, 84720 / Town: Remote
Cedar City High
Iron District
CEDAR CITY, 84720 / Town: Remote
Canyon View High
Iron District
CEDAR CITY, 84721 / Town: Remote
Cedar Middle
Iron District
CEDAR CITY, 84720 / Rural: Fringe
Canyon View Middle
Iron District
CEDAR CITY, 84721 / Town: Remote
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy
ENOCH, 84721 / Town: Remote
Iron County Preschool
Iron District
CEDAR CITY, 84720 / Town: Remote
Three Peaks Pre School
Iron District
CEDAR CITY, 84720 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,154
State avg $6,829
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Schools in Iron County, Utah — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Iron County, Utah?
Iron County supports a large student body of 13,607 across 20 public schools. The system is comprehensive, featuring 10 elementary schools, two middle schools, five high schools, and three specialized centers.
How do schools in Iron County perform academically?
Iron County achieves an 89.3% graduation rate, which sits just above the Utah state average. This success comes despite a low per-pupil expenditure of $5,154, significantly trailing the national average of $13,000.
What are the major school districts in Iron County, Utah?
The Iron District is the dominant provider with 18 schools and 12,739 students. Local families also benefit from the Success Academy and Gateway Preparatory Academy, which offer charter and specialized curricula to over 1,100 students.
What is the school experience like in Iron County?
With 15 schools in town locales and 5 in rural areas, the county offers diverse learning environments. Southwest Educational Academy is the largest institution with 2,585 students, while many elementary schools maintain a more traditional feel.
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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.