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Best Schools in Payson, UT
Payson, UT has 18 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 14,953 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Payson meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Payson, UT
The top high schools in Payson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salem Hills High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1561 Students
2. Spanish Fork High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1519 Students
3. Payson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1554 Students
Best Middle Schools in Payson, UT
The top middle schools in Payson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valley View Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 894 Students
2. Salem Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 993 Students
3. Diamond Fork Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1039 Students
4. Mt. Nebo Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1113 Students
5. Payson Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 1135 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Payson, UT
The top elementary schools in Payson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Foothills School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 723 Students
2. Park View School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 358 Students
3. Spring Lake School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 584 Students
4. Taylor School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 455 Students
5. Mt. Loafer School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 622 Students
6. Barnett School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 413 Students
7. Brockbank School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 505 Students
8. Salem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 501 Students
9. Apple Valley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 653 Students
10. Wilson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
11.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Payson, UT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Payson, UT
How many schools are in Payson, UT?
Payson, UT has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 14,953 students in total.
How do schools in Payson perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Payson score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Payson meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Payson?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Payson
8 of 8 schools in Payson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 3D: 3
All 8 public schools we grade in Payson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.