Best Schools in Washington County, UT
Washington County, UT has 71 public schools (13 high, 6 middle, 36 elementary) serving 44,878 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Washington County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washington County, UT
The top high schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Success Dsu
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Success Academy • Charter • Grades 10 - 12 • 300 Students
2. Crimson Cliffs High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1334 Students
3. Desert Hills High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1210 Students
4. Cedar City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iron District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1366 Students
5. Enterprise High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 546 Students
6. St. George Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. George Academy • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 223 Students
7. Dixie High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1293 Students
8. Utah Online 7-12
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1220 Students
9. Water Canyon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 349 Students
10. Utah Arts Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Utah Arts Academy • Charter • Grades 8 - 12 • 272 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washington County, UT
The top middle schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington Fields Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 830 Students
2. Sunrise Ridge Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 810 Students
3. Cedar Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iron District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1115 Students
4. Lava Ridge Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 815 Students
5. Tonaquint Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 735 Students
6. Fossil Ridge Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 734 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washington County, UT
The top elementary schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crimson View School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 577 Students
2. South Mesa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 565 Students
3. Horizon School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 540 Students
4. George Washington Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George Washington Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1003 Students
5. Riverside School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 610 Students
6. Majestic Fields School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 716 Students
7. Little Valley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 670 Students
8. Enterprise School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 497 Students
9. Desert Canyons Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 510 Students
10. Diamond Valley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washington County, UT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washington County, UT has a total population of 180,279 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washington County, 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 Washington County, UT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington County, UT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington County, 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 Washington County, UT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Washington County, UT
How many schools are in Washington County, UT?
Washington County, UT has 71 public schools: 13 high schools, 6 middle schools and 36 elementary schools, serving 44,878 students in total.
How do schools in Washington County perform on state tests?
On average, 71 schools in Washington County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Washington County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washington County?
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: 50%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Washington County
9 places in Washington County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- St George (23)
- Washington (10)
- Hurricane (6)
- Santa Clara (3)
- Enterprise (2)
- Hildale (2)
- Ivins (2)
- La Verkin (1)
- Springdale (1)
School districts (1)
- Washington District (53 schools)