Best High Schools in Payson, UT

Payson, UT has 3 high schools with 4,634 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Payson score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Payson underperform expectations.

1. Spanish Fork High

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nebo District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1519 Students

2. Salem Hills High

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Nebo District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1561 Students

3. Payson High

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Nebo District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1554 Students

Best Middle Schools in Payson, UT

Payson, UT has 3 middle schools with 3,241 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Payson score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Payson underperform expectations.

1. Salem Junior High

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Nebo District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 993 Students

2. Mt. Nebo Middle

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Nebo District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1113 Students

3. Payson Jr High

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Nebo District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 1135 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Payson, UT

Payson, UT has 11 elementary schools with 5,403 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Payson score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Payson don't meet expectations.

1. Mt. Loafer School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nebo District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 622 Students

2. Foothills School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nebo District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 723 Students

3. Spring Lake School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nebo District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 584 Students

4. Salem School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nebo District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 501 Students

5. Santaquin School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nebo District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 623 Students

6. Brockbank School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nebo District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 505 Students

7. Park View School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nebo District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 358 Students

8. Goshen School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nebo District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 288 Students

9. Taylor School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Nebo District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 455 Students

10. Wilson School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Nebo District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 331 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Payson, UT

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Payson, UT has a total population of 22,939 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Payson, UT

13,278

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Payson, UT.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

11.26 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.35 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.91 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Payson, UT.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Payson, UT.

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

9,049 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Payson, UT Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Payson, UT

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Spring Lake, UT

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Elk Ridge, UT

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Salem, UT

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Woodland Hills, UT

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Santaquin, UT

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Genola, UT

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Lake Shore, UT

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Spanish Fork, UT

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Rocky Ridge, UT

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Palmyra, UT

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations