For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 7,900 students in Iron County, UT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Iron County, UT are Success Suu, Launch High School and Cedar City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron County, UT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Utah public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Iron County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Utah public high schools.
Iron County, UT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canyon View High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Iron County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Success Suu
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
351 W University Blvd, Mc205
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 865-8790
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 865-8790
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Launch High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1975 W Royal Hunte Dr
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 865-3160
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 865-3160
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Cedar City High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
703 W 600 S
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2820
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2820
Gr: 9-12 | 1,372 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Parowan High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 W 100 N, Po Box 337
Parowan, UT 84761
(435) 477-3366
Parowan, UT 84761
(435) 477-3366
Gr: 7-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Southwest Educational Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 W 800 S
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2870
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2870
Gr: K-12 | 4,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 283:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Canyon View High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
166 W 1925 N
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-2813
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-2813
Gr: 9-12 | 1,021 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Iron County, UT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Iron County, UT include Success Suu, Launch High School and Cedar City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Iron County?
6 public high schools are located in Iron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron County?
Iron County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Iron County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Iron County include: Canyon View High School vs. Cedar City High School, Cedar City High School vs. Canyon View High School, Parowan High School vs. Cedar City High School
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