Piute County Schools & Education
Piute County, Utah
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,165
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,829
School Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 42/100
State Score Position
#3
of 29 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Piute County
Measured School Summary
Piute County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 72/100 and a graduation rate of 90.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Piute County spends $11,165 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 71% above the Utah average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 63% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Piute 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 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
72/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #3 of 29 Utah counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
0.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$11,165
$4,336 above the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Piute County has 5 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 Piute 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
Piute 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
#3
of 29 Utah counties with school score data. The county score is 30 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.
Piute District
Elementary and high visible
286 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Piute District is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Piute 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 Piute 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 Smallest and Most Personal Schools
Piute County manages five public schools for a total enrollment of just 286 students. The landscape is unique, featuring two elementary schools, one high school, and two specialized centers, all within one district.
The Piute District Community Focus
The Piute District is the sole educational provider, focusing on small-scale learning with no charter schools. Piute High is the largest school in the county, yet it only enrolls 144 students.
A Truly Rural Learning Experience
Every school in Piute County is classified as rural, with an incredibly small average school size of just 57 students. This means schools like Oscarson School can provide intense individual attention to their 31 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Piute County
Reported Enrollment
286
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Piute County
Piute District
5 Public Schools in Piute 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piute High | Record | Piute District | JUNCTION, 84740Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 144 |
| Circleville School | Record | Piute District | CIRCLEVILLE, 84723Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 85 |
| Oscarson School | Record | Piute District | MARYSVALE, 84750Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 31 |
| Circleville Preschool | Record | Piute District | CIRCLEVILLE, 84723Rural: Remote | PK | Special Education | 22 |
| Oscarson Preschool | Record | Piute District | MARYSVALE, 84750Rural: Remote | PK | Special Education | 4 |
Circleville Preschool
Piute District
CIRCLEVILLE, 84723 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$11,165
State avg $6,829
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Schools in Piute County, Utah — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Piute County, Utah?
Piute County manages five public schools for a total enrollment of just 286 students. The landscape is unique, featuring two elementary schools, one high school, and two specialized centers, all within one district.
What are the major school districts in Piute County, Utah?
The Piute District is the sole educational provider, focusing on small-scale learning with no charter schools. Piute High is the largest school in the county, yet it only enrolls 144 students.
What is the school experience like in Piute County?
Every school in Piute County is classified as rural, with an incredibly small average school size of just 57 students. This means schools like Oscarson School can provide intense individual attention to their 31 students.
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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.