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San Juan County Schools & Education

School Score

63/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,799

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,829

School Score

63/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 42/100

State Score Position

#8

of 29 counties by score

Education Data Brief: San Juan County

Measured School Summary

San Juan County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,799 per pupil, San Juan County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 50% above the Utah average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read San Juan 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

12 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

63/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #8 of 29 Utah counties with school score data.

Completion

92.0%

2.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,799

$970 above the state average

School coverage

12

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

San Juan County has 12 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.

Parent decision brief

What San Juan 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

San Juan District carries most of the listed public-school system, with 12 of 12 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#8

of 29 Utah counties with school score data. The county score is 21 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.

San Juan District

Elementary to high school visible

3,017 students

Elementary 6Middle 1High 5Other 0

12 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

San Juan District is the largest listed district slice, with 12 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 San Juan 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 San Juan 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.

Reliable Schooling Across a Vast Terrain

San Juan County operates 12 public schools serving a total of 3,017 students within a single unified district. The landscape features six elementary schools, one middle school, and five high schools spread across the region's unique geography.

Exceptional Graduation and Funding Results

The county achieves an impressive 92.0% graduation rate, far outpacing the national average of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure stands at $7,799, which is well above the Utah state average of $6,829, signaling a high priority on student funding.

Unified Leadership in San Juan District

San Juan District is the sole provider for the county, managing all 12 schools and 3,017 students. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring a consistent and centralized educational experience for all residents.

Small Schools in Rural and Town Settings

Nine schools are located in rural areas while three serve local towns, maintaining an average school size of 251 students. Blanding School is the largest campus with 565 students, providing a central hub for primary education in the area.

School Overview

Total Schools

12

in San Juan County

Reported Enrollment

3,017

12 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary6
Middle1
High5
Other0

1 School District in San Juan County

San Juan District

12 schools
3,017 students enrolled

12 Public Schools in San Juan 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 data

Level

Showing 12 of 12 matching schools

Blanding School

San Juan District

BLANDING, 84511 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary565 students

San Juan High

San Juan District

BLANDING, 84511 / Town: Remote

Record6–12High428 students

Albert R. Lyman Middle

San Juan District

BLANDING, 84511 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle319 students

Monticello School

San Juan District

MONTICELLO, 84535 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary302 students

Whitehorse High

San Juan District

MONTEZUMA CREEK, 84534 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High299 students

Montezuma Creek School

San Juan District

MONTEZUMA CREEK, 84534 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary285 students

Tse'Bii'Nidzisgai School

San Juan District

MONUMENT VALLEY, 84536 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary255 students

Monticello High

San Juan District

MONTICELLO, 84535 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High234 students

Monument Valley High

San Juan District

MONUMENT VALLEY, 84536 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High216 students

Bluff School

San Juan District

BLUFF, 84512 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary79 students

Navajo Mountain High

San Juan District

TONALEA, 86044 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High26 students

La Sal School

San Juan District

LASAL, 84530 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–3Primary9 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,799

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 San Juan County?
San Juan County has a school score of 63/100, 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 San Juan County?
The high school graduation rate in San Juan County is 92.0%, 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 San Juan County spend per student?
San Juan County spends $7,799 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 San Juan County, Utah — FAQ

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

San Juan County operates 12 public schools serving a total of 3,017 students within a single unified district. The landscape features six elementary schools, one middle school, and five high schools spread across the region's unique geography.

How do schools in San Juan County perform academically?

The county achieves an impressive 92.0% graduation rate, far outpacing the national average of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure stands at $7,799, which is well above the Utah state average of $6,829, signaling a high priority on student funding.

What are the major school districts in San Juan County, Utah?

San Juan District is the sole provider for the county, managing all 12 schools and 3,017 students. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring a consistent and centralized educational experience for all residents.

What is the school experience like in San Juan County?

Nine schools are located in rural areas while three serve local towns, maintaining an average school size of 251 students. Blanding School is the largest campus with 565 students, providing a central hub for primary education in the area.

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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.