Uintah County Schools & Education
Uintah County, Utah
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
13/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
81.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
81.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,971
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,829
School Score
13/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 42/100
State Score Position
#28
of 29 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Uintah County
Measured School Summary
Uintah County faces educational challenges with a school score of 13/100 and a graduation rate of 81.7%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,971 per pupil, Uintah County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 68% below the Utah average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 7.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Uintah 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 3 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
13/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #28 of 29 Utah counties with school score data.
Completion
81.7%
7.4 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,971
$858 below the state average
School coverage
16
3 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
Uintah County has 16 public schools across 3 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 Uintah 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
Uintah District carries most of the listed public-school system, with 13 of 16 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#28
of 29 Utah counties with school score data. The county score is 29 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.
Uintah District
Elementary to high school visible
7,004 students
13 listed schools in this county slice.
Terra Academy
Other grade structure
646 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Uintah River High
High school only in this slice
75 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Uintah District is the largest listed district slice, with 13 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 Uintah County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Uintah 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 Uintah 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.
A Comprehensive Education Hub in the Basin
Uintah County features 16 public schools serving 7,779 students through three school districts. The system includes eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools to cover the diverse needs of the Uintah Basin.
Diverse District and Charter Options
Uintah District is the dominant provider, managing 13 schools and 7,004 students. Families also have access to choice through two charter schools, including Terra Academy, which serves 646 students across all grade levels.
Balanced Rural and Town Campus Life
The county offers a perfect split between eight rural and eight town school locales, with an average size of 486 students. Uintah High stands out as the largest facility, housing 1,808 students in a comprehensive secondary environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
16
in Uintah County
Reported Enrollment
7,779
16 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
2
13% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Uintah County
Uintah District
GuideTerra Academy
Uintah River High
16 Public Schools in Uintah 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 dataLevel
Showing 16 of 16 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uintah High | Profile | Uintah District | VERNAL, 84078Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,808 |
| Vernal Middle | Record | Uintah District | VERNAL, 84078Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 849 |
| Discovery School | Record | Uintah District | VERNAL, 84078Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 700 |
| Uintah Middle School | Record | Uintah District | VERNAL, 84078Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 669 |
| Terra Academy | Record | Terra Academy | VERNAL, 84078Town: Remote | KG–12 | Charter | 646 |
| Maeser School | Record | Uintah District | VERNAL, 84078Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 550 |
| Ashley School | Record | Uintah District | VERNAL, 84078Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 517 |
| Naples School | Record | Uintah District | VERNAL, 84078Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 502 |
| Davis School | Record | Uintah District | VERNAL, 84078Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 441 |
| Eagle View School | Record | Uintah District | ROOSEVELT, 84066Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 288 |
| Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. | Record | Uintah District | VERNAL, 84078Rural: Fringe | 8–12 | Alternative | 287 |
| Uintah Specialized Preschool | Record | Uintah District | VERNAL, 84078Town: Remote | PK | Special Education | 185 |
| Lapoint School | Record | Uintah District | LAPOINT, 84039Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 151 |
| Uintah River High | Record | Uintah River High | FORT DUCHESNE, 84026Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Charter | 75 |
| Uintah Online School | Record | Uintah District | VERNAL, 84078Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Virtual | 57 |
| Basin Online School | Record | Duchesne District | ROOSEVELT, 84066Town: Remote | KG–12 | Virtual | 54 |
Uintah High
Uintah District
VERNAL, 84078 / Rural: Fringe
Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr.
Uintah District
VERNAL, 84078 / Rural: Fringe
Uintah Specialized Preschool
Uintah District
VERNAL, 84078 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,971
State avg $6,829
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Schools in Uintah County, Utah — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Uintah County, Utah?
Uintah County features 16 public schools serving 7,779 students through three school districts. The system includes eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools to cover the diverse needs of the Uintah Basin.
What are the major school districts in Uintah County, Utah?
Uintah District is the dominant provider, managing 13 schools and 7,004 students. Families also have access to choice through two charter schools, including Terra Academy, which serves 646 students across all grade levels.
What is the school experience like in Uintah County?
The county offers a perfect split between eight rural and eight town school locales, with an average size of 486 students. Uintah High stands out as the largest facility, housing 1,808 students in a comprehensive secondary environment.
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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.