Sevier County Schools & Education
Sevier County, Utah
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
16/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
85.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,683
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,829
School Score
16/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 42/100
State Score Position
#27
of 29 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Sevier County
Measured School Summary
Sevier County faces educational challenges with a school score of 16/100 and a graduation rate of 85.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,683 per pupil, Sevier County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 62% below the Utah average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Sevier 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
14 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
16/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #27 of 29 Utah counties with school score data.
Completion
85.0%
4.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,683
$1,146 below the state average
School coverage
14
1 district 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
Sevier County has 14 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 Sevier 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
Sevier District carries most of the listed public-school system, with 14 of 14 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#27
of 29 Utah counties with school score data. The county score is 26 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.
Sevier District
Elementary to high school visible
4,807 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Sevier District is the largest listed district slice, with 14 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 Sevier 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 Sevier 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.
Centralized Schooling for the Sevier Valley
Sevier County features 14 public schools that accommodate 4,807 students under one central district. The system is well-distributed with five elementary schools, three middle schools, and five high schools.
Focusing on Student Graduation and Growth
The graduation rate of 85.0% shows a dedicated focus on secondary completion, though it trails the national average of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure is $5,683, reflecting a lean and efficient use of resources compared to state benchmarks.
The Unified Sevier District Reach
Sevier District oversees all 14 schools in the county, providing a streamlined educational path from kindergarten through graduation. The county does not host any charter schools, keeping the focus entirely on traditional public school excellence.
Balanced Town and Country Education
Schools are split between eight rural locations and six town settings, averaging 370 students per campus. Richfield High is the largest school with 739 students, while Pahvant School provides a focused environment for grades 3-5.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Sevier County
Reported Enrollment
4,807
14 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Sevier County
14 Public Schools in Sevier 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 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield High | Record | Sevier District | RICHFIELD, 84701Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 739 |
| Monroe School | Record | Sevier District | MONROE, 84754Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 587 |
| Red Hills Middle | Record | Sevier District | RICHFIELD, 84701Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 561 |
| Ashman School | Record | Sevier District | RICHFIELD, 84701Town: Remote | KG–2 | Primary | 508 |
| Pahvant School | Record | Sevier District | RICHFIELD, 84701Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 469 |
| Salina School | Record | Sevier District | SALINA, 84654Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 420 |
| South Sevier High | Record | Sevier District | MONROE, 84754Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 411 |
| South Sevier Middle | Record | Sevier District | MONROE, 84754Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 316 |
| North Sevier High | Record | Sevier District | SALINA, 84654Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 280 |
| North Sevier Middle | Record | Sevier District | SALINA, 84654Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 228 |
| Richfield Preschool | Record | Sevier District | RICHFIELD, 84701Town: Remote | PK | Special Education | 179 |
| Cedar Ridge High | Record | Sevier District | RICHFIELD, 84701Town: Remote | 6–12 | Alternative | 71 |
| Koosharem School | Record | Sevier District | KOOSHAREM, 84744Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 38 |
| Sevier Career and Technical Education Center | Record | Sevier District | RICHFIELD, 84701Town: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Richfield Preschool
Sevier District
RICHFIELD, 84701 / Town: Remote
Sevier Career and Technical Education Center
Sevier District
RICHFIELD, 84701 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,683
State avg $6,829
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Schools in Sevier County, Utah — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Sevier County, Utah?
Sevier County features 14 public schools that accommodate 4,807 students under one central district. The system is well-distributed with five elementary schools, three middle schools, and five high schools.
How do schools in Sevier County perform academically?
The graduation rate of 85.0% shows a dedicated focus on secondary completion, though it trails the national average of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure is $5,683, reflecting a lean and efficient use of resources compared to state benchmarks.
What are the major school districts in Sevier County, Utah?
Sevier District oversees all 14 schools in the county, providing a streamlined educational path from kindergarten through graduation. The county does not host any charter schools, keeping the focus entirely on traditional public school excellence.
What is the school experience like in Sevier County?
Schools are split between eight rural locations and six town settings, averaging 370 students per campus. Richfield High is the largest school with 739 students, while Pahvant School provides a focused environment for grades 3-5.
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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.