Wasatch County Schools & Education
Wasatch County, Utah
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
9 listed schools in this county slice.
Soldier Hollow Charter School
Elementary school only in this slice
334 students
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
2 School Districts in Wasatch County
Wasatch District
GuideSoldier Hollow Charter School
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 dataLevel
Showing 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wasatch High | Profile | Wasatch District | HEBER CITY, 84032Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 2,531 |
| Wasatch Learning Academy | Profile | Wasatch District | HEBER CITY, 84032Town: Distant | KG–8 | Virtual | 1,460 |
| Timpanogos Middle School | Profile | Wasatch District | HEBER CITY, 84032Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 1,007 |
| Old Mill School | Record | Wasatch District | HEBER CITY, 84032Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 821 |
| Rocky Mountain Middle | Record | Wasatch District | HEBER CITY, 84032Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 717 |
| Midway School | Record | Wasatch District | MIDWAY, 84049Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 675 |
| J.R. Smith School | Record | Wasatch District | HEBER CITY, 84032Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 665 |
| Daniels Canyon School | Record | Wasatch District | HEBER CITY, 84032Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 608 |
| Heber Valley School | Record | Wasatch District | HEBER CITY, 84032Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 598 |
| Soldier Hollow Charter School | Record | Soldier Hollow Charter School | HEBER CITY, 84032Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Charter | 334 |
Wasatch High
Wasatch District
HEBER CITY, 84032 / Town: Distant
Wasatch Learning Academy
Wasatch District
HEBER CITY, 84032 / Town: Distant
Timpanogos Middle School
Wasatch District
HEBER CITY, 84032 / Town: Distant
Soldier Hollow Charter School
Soldier Hollow Charter School
HEBER CITY, 84032 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,831
State avg $6,829
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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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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.