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Wasatch County Schools & Education

School Score

42/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,831

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,829

School Score

42/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 42/100

State Score Position

#14

of 29 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Wasatch County

Measured School Summary

Wasatch County performs at an average level with a school score of 42/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.

Funding Context

At $6,831 per pupil, Wasatch County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 1% above the Utah average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Wasatch 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

10 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

42/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #14 of 29 Utah counties with school score data.

Completion

90.0%

0.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,831

roughly matches the state average

School coverage

10

2 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

Wasatch County has 10 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.

Parent decision brief

What Wasatch 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

Wasatch District carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#14

of 29 Utah counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.

Wasatch District

Elementary to high school visible

9,082 students

Elementary 6Middle 2High 1Other 0

9 listed schools in this county slice.

Soldier Hollow Charter School

Elementary school only in this slice

334 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Wasatch District is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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 Wasatch County?

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

Compact Education System in Wasatch

Wasatch County maintains a focused educational footprint with 10 total public schools serving 9,416 students. The infrastructure consists primarily of 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and one central high school.

Competitive Performance and Balanced Funding

The county achieves a 90.0% graduation rate, which sits comfortably above the national 87.0% benchmark. Spending is highly aligned with state trends, as the $6,831 per-pupil expenditure nearly matches the Utah average of $6,829.

Wasatch District's Unified Approach

The Wasatch District serves nearly the entire county with 9,082 students across 9 schools. Soldier Hollow Charter School provides an alternative option, representing 10% of the county's public school offerings.

Town-Centered Learning Environments

Education here has a distinct 'town' feel, with 9 of the 10 schools located in town settings rather than cities or suburbs. Average enrollment is high at 942 students per school, anchored by the massive 2,531-student Wasatch High.

School Overview

Total Schools

10

in Wasatch County

Reported Enrollment

9,416

10 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

1

10% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary7
Middle2
High1
Other0

2 School Districts in Wasatch County

Wasatch District

Guide
9 schools
9,082 students
Open district guide

Soldier Hollow Charter School

1 school
334 students

10 Public Schools in Wasatch County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Level

Showing 10 of 10 matching schools

Wasatch High

Wasatch District

HEBER CITY, 84032 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High2,531 students

Wasatch Learning Academy

Wasatch District

HEBER CITY, 84032 / Town: Distant

ProfileKG–8Virtual1,460 students

Timpanogos Middle School

Wasatch District

HEBER CITY, 84032 / Town: Distant

Profile6–8Middle1,007 students

Old Mill School

Wasatch District

HEBER CITY, 84032 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary821 students

Rocky Mountain Middle

Wasatch District

HEBER CITY, 84032 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle717 students

Midway School

Wasatch District

MIDWAY, 84049 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary675 students

J.R. Smith School

Wasatch District

HEBER CITY, 84032 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary665 students

Daniels Canyon School

Wasatch District

HEBER CITY, 84032 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary608 students

Heber Valley School

Wasatch District

HEBER CITY, 84032 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary598 students

Soldier Hollow Charter School

Soldier Hollow Charter School

HEBER CITY, 84032 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–8Charter334 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,831

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 Wasatch County?
Wasatch County has a school score of 42/100, 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 Wasatch County?
The high school graduation rate in Wasatch County is 90.0%, 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 Wasatch County spend per student?
Wasatch County spends $6,831 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Wasatch County, Utah — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Wasatch County, Utah?

Wasatch County maintains a focused educational footprint with 10 total public schools serving 9,416 students. The infrastructure consists primarily of 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and one central high school.

How do schools in Wasatch County perform academically?

The county achieves a 90.0% graduation rate, which sits comfortably above the national 87.0% benchmark. Spending is highly aligned with state trends, as the $6,831 per-pupil expenditure nearly matches the Utah average of $6,829.

What are the major school districts in Wasatch County, Utah?

The Wasatch District serves nearly the entire county with 9,082 students across 9 schools. Soldier Hollow Charter School provides an alternative option, representing 10% of the county's public school offerings.

What is the school experience like in Wasatch County?

Education here has a distinct 'town' feel, with 9 of the 10 schools located in town settings rather than cities or suburbs. Average enrollment is high at 942 students per school, anchored by the massive 2,531-student Wasatch High.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed 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.