Tooele County Schools & Education
Tooele County, Utah
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
7/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
81.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
81.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,092
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,829
School Score
7/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 42/100
State Score Position
#29
of 29 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Tooele County
Measured School Summary
Tooele County faces educational challenges with a school score of 7/100 and a graduation rate of 81.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,092 per pupil, Tooele County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 83% below the Utah average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 8.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 25% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Tooele 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
30 public schools and 4 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
7/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #29 of 29 Utah counties with school score data.
Completion
81.0%
8.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,092
$1,737 below the state average
School coverage
30
4 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
Tooele County has 30 public schools across 4 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 Tooele 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
Tooele District carries most of the listed public-school system, with 27 of 30 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#29
of 29 Utah counties with school score data. The county score is 35 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.
Tooele District
Elementary to high school visible
24,055 students
27 listed schools in this county slice.
Excelsior Academy
Elementary school only in this slice
1,397 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Scholar Academy
Elementary school only in this slice
666 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Bonneville Academy
Elementary school only in this slice
423 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Tooele District is the largest listed district slice, with 27 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 Tooele County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Tooele 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 Tooele 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.
Growing Education Options for Tooele Families
Tooele County hosts 30 public schools serving 26,541 students across four districts. The infrastructure is heavily focused on primary education, with 19 elementary schools supporting the region's rapid growth.
Expanding Capacity for a Growing Population
The county graduation rate is 81.0%, and per-pupil expenditure is $5,092. As the population increases, the county continues to balance efficiency with the needs of a large and diverse student body.
Large Districts and Digital Innovation
Tooele District is the primary provider with 24,055 students across 27 schools. The county also embraces innovation, featuring the Digital Education Center which serves over 8,500 students in a flexible KG-12 format.
Substantial Schools in Town and Country
Average school size is high at 885 students, with most schools situated in town or rural locales. Beyond the digital center, Stansbury High and Tooele High are the largest physical campuses, both serving over 1,700 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
30
in Tooele County
Reported Enrollment
26,541
30 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
3
10% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Tooele County
Tooele District
GuideExcelsior Academy
Scholar Academy
Bonneville Academy
30 Public Schools in Tooele County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 30 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Education Center | Profile | Tooele District | TOOELE, 84074Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Virtual | 8,561 |
| Stansbury High | Profile | Tooele District | STANSBURY PARK, 84074Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 2,010 |
| Tooele High | Profile | Tooele District | TOOELE, 84074Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,768 |
| Excelsior Academy | Profile | Excelsior Academy | ERDA, 84074Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Charter | 1,397 |
| Grantsville High | Profile | Tooele District | GRANTSVILLE, 84029Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,011 |
| Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High | Record | Tooele District | TOOELE, 84074Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 892 |
| Sterling School | Record | Tooele District | TOOELE, 84074Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 829 |
| Tooele Jr High | Record | Tooele District | TOOELE, 84074Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 733 |
| Grantsville School | Record | Tooele District | GRANTSVILLE, 84029Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 725 |
| Stansbury Park School | Record | Tooele District | STANSBURY PARK, 84074Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 689 |
| Scholar Academy | Record | Scholar Academy | TOOELE, 84074Town: Distant | KG–8 | Charter | 666 |
| Old Mill School | Record | Tooele District | STANSBURY PARK, 84074Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 650 |
| Northlake School | Record | Tooele District | TOOELE, 84074Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 619 |
| Middle Canyon School | Record | Tooele District | TOOELE, 84074Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 617 |
| Settlement Canyon School | Record | Tooele District | TOOELE, 84074Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 604 |
| Overlake School | Record | Tooele District | TOOELE, 84074Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 596 |
| Twenty Wells Elementary | Record | Tooele District | GRANTSVILLE, 84029Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 576 |
| Rose Springs School | Record | Tooele District | STANSBURY PARK, 84074Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 527 |
| Grantsville Jr High | Record | Tooele District | GRANTSVILLE, 84029Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 515 |
| Copper Canyon School | Record | Tooele District | TOOELE, 84074Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 468 |
Digital Education Center
Tooele District
TOOELE, 84074 / Rural: Fringe
Stansbury High
Tooele District
STANSBURY PARK, 84074 / Town: Distant
Tooele High
Tooele District
TOOELE, 84074 / Town: Distant
Excelsior Academy
Excelsior Academy
ERDA, 84074 / Rural: Fringe
Grantsville High
Tooele District
GRANTSVILLE, 84029 / Town: Distant
Stansbury Park School
Tooele District
STANSBURY PARK, 84074 / Town: Distant
Twenty Wells Elementary
Tooele District
GRANTSVILLE, 84029 / Rural: Fringe
Rose Springs School
Tooele District
STANSBURY PARK, 84074 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,092
State avg $6,829
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Schools in Tooele County, Utah — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Tooele County, Utah?
Tooele County hosts 30 public schools serving 26,541 students across four districts. The infrastructure is heavily focused on primary education, with 19 elementary schools supporting the region's rapid growth.
How do schools in Tooele County perform academically?
The county graduation rate is 81.0%, and per-pupil expenditure is $5,092. As the population increases, the county continues to balance efficiency with the needs of a large and diverse student body.
What are the major school districts in Tooele County, Utah?
Tooele District is the primary provider with 24,055 students across 27 schools. The county also embraces innovation, featuring the Digital Education Center which serves over 8,500 students in a flexible KG-12 format.
What is the school experience like in Tooele County?
Average school size is high at 885 students, with most schools situated in town or rural locales. Beyond the digital center, Stansbury High and Tooele High are the largest physical campuses, both serving over 1,700 students.
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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.