Can I use Summit County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Summit County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Summit County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Summit County?

Start with the 24 listed public schools and 5 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Summit County Schools & Education

Name: Summit County, Utah Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Summit County, Utah

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

66/100

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

$8,044

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,829

School Score

66/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 42/100

State Score Position

of 29 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Summit County

Measured School Summary

Summit County performs at an average level with a school score of 66/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.

Funding Context

Summit County spends $8,044 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 57% above the Utah average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 18% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Summit 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

24 public schools and 5 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

66/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #7 of 29 Utah counties with school score data.

Completion

92.0%

2.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$8,044

$1,215 above the state average

School coverage

5 districts 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

Summit County has 24 public schools across 5 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Summit 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.

Mixed school landscape

Summit County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

of 29 Utah counties with school score data. The county score is 24 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.

Park City District

Elementary to high school visible

4,504 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 1Other 6

12 listed schools in this county slice.

South Summit District

Elementary to high school visible

1,717 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 2Other 1

6 listed schools in this county slice.

North Summit District

Elementary to high school visible

1,053 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 1

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Weilenmann School of Discovery

Elementary school only in this slice

535 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Park City 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 Summit County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Summit 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 Summit 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.

Leading the State in Academic Outcomes

With a 92.0% graduation rate, the county significantly outperforms the national average of 87.0%. Investment in students is a high priority, with per-pupil spending at $8,044, well above the Utah average of $6,829.

Districts and Charters in Park City

Park City District is the largest in the county, serving 4,504 students across 12 schools. While traditional districts dominate, two charter schools, including the Weilenmann School of Discovery, offer alternative options for local families.

Sophisticated Schools in a Scenic Setting

Education here takes place in a mix of 14 town and 10 rural locales, with an average school size of 360 students. Park City High is the most prominent campus with 1,224 students, offering a robust curriculum in a high-altitude setting.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Summit County

Reported Enrollment

7,921

24 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

8% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary8

Middle3

High5

Other8

5 School Districts in Summit County

Park City District

South Summit District

6 schools

1,717 students

North Summit District

4 schools

1,053 students

Weilenmann School of Discovery

1 school

535 students

Winter Sports School

1 school

112 students

24 Public Schools in Summit County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Summit County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Park City High	Profile	Park City District	PARK CITY, 84060Town: Distant	10–12	High	1,224
Treasure Mtn. Junior High School	Record	Park City District	PARK CITY, 84060Town: Distant	8–9	Other	772
Ecker Hill Middle	Record	Park City District	PARK CITY, 84098Rural: Fringe	6–7	Middle	705
South Summit School	Record	South Summit District	KAMAS, 84036Town: Distant	PK–4	Primary	540
Weilenmann School of Discovery	Record	Weilenmann School of Discovery	PARK CITY, 84098Rural: Fringe	KG–8	Charter	535
South Summit High	Record	South Summit District	KAMAS, 84036Town: Distant	9–12	High	518
South Summit Middle	Record	South Summit District	KAMAS, 84036Town: Distant	5–8	Middle	480
Jeremy Ranch School	Record	Park City District	PARK CITY, 84098Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	454
Parleys Park School	Record	Park City District	PARK CITY, 84068Town: Distant	KG–5	Primary	432
Mcpolin School	Record	Park City District	PARK CITY, 84098Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	403
North Summit School	Record	North Summit District	COALVILLE, 84017Rural: Distant	KG–4	Primary	364
Trailside School	Record	Park City District	PARK CITY, 84098Town: Distant	KG–5	Primary	363
North Summit Middle	Record	North Summit District	COALVILLE, 84017Rural: Distant	5–8	Middle	334
North Summit High	Record	North Summit District	COALVILLE, 84017Rural: Distant	9–12	High	328
Winter Sports School	Record	Winter Sports School	PARK CITY, 84098Town: Distant	9–12	Charter	112
Silver Summit Academy	Record	South Summit District	PARK CITY, 84098Rural: Fringe	6–12	High	97
Silver Summit School	Record	South Summit District	KAMAS, 84036Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	82
Jeremy Ranch Preschool	Record	Park City District	PARK CITY, 84098Rural: Fringe	PK	Special Education	49
MPES Preschool	Record	Park City District	PARK CITY, 84060Town: Distant	PK	Special Education	46
Parley's Park Preschool	Record	Park City District	PARK CITY, 84098Town: Distant	PK	Special Education	28

Park City High

Park City District

PARK CITY, 84060 / Town: Distant

Profile10–12High1,224 students

Treasure Mtn. Junior High School

Park City District

PARK CITY, 84060 / Town: Distant

Record8–9Other772 students

Ecker Hill Middle

Park City District

PARK CITY, 84098 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–7Middle705 students

South Summit School

South Summit District

KAMAS, 84036 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary540 students

Weilenmann School of Discovery

PARK CITY, 84098 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–8Charter535 students

South Summit High

South Summit District

KAMAS, 84036 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High518 students

South Summit Middle

South Summit District

KAMAS, 84036 / Town: Distant

Record5–8Middle480 students

Jeremy Ranch School

Park City District

PARK CITY, 84098 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary454 students

Parleys Park School

Park City District

PARK CITY, 84068 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary432 students

Mcpolin School

Park City District

PARK CITY, 84098 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary403 students

North Summit School

North Summit District

COALVILLE, 84017 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–4Primary364 students

Trailside School

Park City District

PARK CITY, 84098 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary363 students

North Summit Middle

North Summit District

COALVILLE, 84017 / Rural: Distant

Record5–8Middle334 students

North Summit High

North Summit District

COALVILLE, 84017 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High328 students

Winter Sports School

PARK CITY, 84098 / Town: Distant

Record9–12Charter112 students

Silver Summit Academy

South Summit District

PARK CITY, 84098 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–12High97 students

Silver Summit School

South Summit District

KAMAS, 84036 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary82 students

Jeremy Ranch Preschool

Park City District

PARK CITY, 84098 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPKSpecial Education49 students

MPES Preschool

Park City District

PARK CITY, 84060 / Town: Distant

RecordPKSpecial Education46 students

Parley's Park Preschool

Park City District

PARK CITY, 84098 / Town: Distant

RecordPKSpecial Education28 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,044

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 Summit County?

Summit County has a school score of 66/100, 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 Summit County?

The high school graduation rate in Summit 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 Summit County spend per student?

Summit County spends $8,044 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.

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Counties with Similar School Profile

Garfield County

Utah

+1 pts

67/100

School score

Millard County

Utah

+1 pts

67/100

School score

San Juan County

Utah

-3 pts

63/100

School score

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed 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.

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