Sanpete County Schools & Education
Sanpete County, Utah
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
32/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
85.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,916
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,829
School Score
32/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 42/100
State Score Position
#21
of 29 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Sanpete County
Measured School Summary
Sanpete County faces educational challenges with a school score of 32/100 and a graduation rate of 85.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,916 per pupil, Sanpete County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 25% below the Utah average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Sanpete 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
16 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
32/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #21 of 29 Utah counties with school score data.
Completion
85.8%
3.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,916
$87 above the state average
School coverage
16
2 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
Sanpete County has 16 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 Sanpete 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.
Review-carefully county
Sanpete County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#21
of 29 Utah counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.
South Sanpete District
Elementary to high school visible
3,310 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
North Sanpete District
Elementary to high school visible
2,752 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
North Sanpete District is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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 Sanpete County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Sanpete 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 Sanpete 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.
Education Rooted in Community and Tradition
Sanpete County hosts 16 public schools that serve 6,062 students through two distinct school districts. The infrastructure includes eight elementary schools and a balanced mix of middle and high schools.
Solid Performance and Competitive Spending
The graduation rate currently stands at 85.8%, while the county spends $6,916 per pupil, slightly exceeding the Utah state average of $6,829. These metrics reflect a commitment to maintaining academic standards in a rural context.
Districts Serving North and South Sanpete
The county is split between the South Sanpete District, with 3,310 students, and the North Sanpete District, which serves 2,752. This dual-district system allows for localized administration without the presence of charter schools.
A Classic Town and Rural Mix
Education here feels personal, with an average school size of 379 students across 11 rural and 5 town locales. North Sanpete High is the largest school with 765 students, serving as a major community anchor for the northern part of the county.
School Overview
Total Schools
16
in Sanpete County
Reported Enrollment
6,062
16 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Sanpete County
South Sanpete District
GuideNorth Sanpete District
16 Public Schools in Sanpete 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 16 of 16 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Sanpete High | Record | North Sanpete District | MT PLEASANT, 84647Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 765 |
| Manti High | Record | South Sanpete District | MANTI, 84642Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 693 |
| Mt. Pleasant School | Record | North Sanpete District | MT PLEASANT, 84647Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 558 |
| Gunnison Valley School | Record | South Sanpete District | GUNNISON, 84634Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 544 |
| Ephraim School | Record | South Sanpete District | EPHRAIM, 84627Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 527 |
| Ephraim Middle | Record | South Sanpete District | EPHRAIM, 84627Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 494 |
| Manti School | Record | South Sanpete District | MANTI, 84642Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 436 |
| North Sanpete Middle | Record | North Sanpete District | MORONI, 84646Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 423 |
| Moroni School | Record | North Sanpete District | MORONI, 84646Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 370 |
| Gunnison Valley High | Record | South Sanpete District | GUNNISON, 84634Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 352 |
| Gunnison Valley Middle | Record | South Sanpete District | GUNNISON, 84634Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 252 |
| Fairview School | Record | North Sanpete District | FAIRVIEW, 84629Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 244 |
| Fountain Green School | Record | North Sanpete District | FOUNTAIN GREEN, 84632Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 174 |
| Pleasant Creek High School | Record | North Sanpete District | MOUNT PLEASANT, 84647Town: Distant | KG–12 | Alternative | 112 |
| Spring City School | Record | North Sanpete District | SPRING CITY, 84662Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 106 |
| South Sanpete Education Support Center | Record | South Sanpete District | MANTI, 84642Town: Remote | KG–12 | Virtual | 12 |
North Sanpete High
North Sanpete District
MT PLEASANT, 84647 / Rural: Fringe
Mt. Pleasant School
North Sanpete District
MT PLEASANT, 84647 / Rural: Fringe
Gunnison Valley School
South Sanpete District
GUNNISON, 84634 / Rural: Fringe
Gunnison Valley Middle
South Sanpete District
GUNNISON, 84634 / Rural: Fringe
Fountain Green School
North Sanpete District
FOUNTAIN GREEN, 84632 / Rural: Remote
Pleasant Creek High School
North Sanpete District
MOUNT PLEASANT, 84647 / Town: Distant
Spring City School
North Sanpete District
SPRING CITY, 84662 / Rural: Distant
South Sanpete Education Support Center
South Sanpete District
MANTI, 84642 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,916
State avg $6,829
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Schools in Sanpete County, Utah — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Sanpete County, Utah?
Sanpete County hosts 16 public schools that serve 6,062 students through two distinct school districts. The infrastructure includes eight elementary schools and a balanced mix of middle and high schools.
How do schools in Sanpete County perform academically?
The graduation rate currently stands at 85.8%, while the county spends $6,916 per pupil, slightly exceeding the Utah state average of $6,829. These metrics reflect a commitment to maintaining academic standards in a rural context.
What are the major school districts in Sanpete County, Utah?
The county is split between the South Sanpete District, with 3,310 students, and the North Sanpete District, which serves 2,752. This dual-district system allows for localized administration without the presence of charter schools.
What is the school experience like in Sanpete County?
Education here feels personal, with an average school size of 379 students across 11 rural and 5 town locales. North Sanpete High is the largest school with 765 students, serving as a major community anchor for the northern part of the county.
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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.