San Juan County Schools & Education
San Juan County, Utah
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
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
1 School District in San Juan County
San Juan District
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 dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanding School | Record | San Juan District | BLANDING, 84511Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 565 |
| San Juan High | Record | San Juan District | BLANDING, 84511Town: Remote | 6–12 | High | 428 |
| Albert R. Lyman Middle | Record | San Juan District | BLANDING, 84511Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 319 |
| Monticello School | Record | San Juan District | MONTICELLO, 84535Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 302 |
| Whitehorse High | Record | San Juan District | MONTEZUMA CREEK, 84534Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 299 |
| Montezuma Creek School | Record | San Juan District | MONTEZUMA CREEK, 84534Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 285 |
| Tse'Bii'Nidzisgai School | Record | San Juan District | MONUMENT VALLEY, 84536Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 255 |
| Monticello High | Record | San Juan District | MONTICELLO, 84535Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 234 |
| Monument Valley High | Record | San Juan District | MONUMENT VALLEY, 84536Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 216 |
| Bluff School | Record | San Juan District | BLUFF, 84512Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 79 |
| Navajo Mountain High | Record | San Juan District | TONALEA, 86044Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 26 |
| La Sal School | Record | San Juan District | LASAL, 84530Rural: Remote | PK–3 | Primary | 9 |
Montezuma Creek School
San Juan District
MONTEZUMA CREEK, 84534 / Rural: Remote
Tse'Bii'Nidzisgai School
San Juan District
MONUMENT VALLEY, 84536 / Rural: Remote
Monument Valley High
San Juan District
MONUMENT VALLEY, 84536 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,799
State avg $6,829
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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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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.