For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,182 students in Emery County, UT.
The top-ranked public schools in Emery County, UT are Ferron School, Cottonwood School and Cleveland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emery County, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Emery County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Emery County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ferron School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 W Mill Rd
Ferron, UT 84523
(435) 384-2383
Ferron, UT 84523
(435) 384-2383
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
55 E 200 S, 55 East 200 South
Orangeville, UT 84537
(435) 748-2481
Orangeville, UT 84537
(435) 748-2481
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Cleveland School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 S 100 W, 30 South 100 West
Cleveland, UT 84518
(435) 653-2235
Cleveland, UT 84518
(435) 653-2235
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Huntington School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
90 E 100 N
Huntington, UT 84528
(435) 687-9954
Huntington, UT 84528
(435) 687-9954
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
San Rafael Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
420 W 500 S, 420 West 500 Sout
Ferron, UT 84523
(435) 384-2335
Ferron, UT 84523
(435) 384-2335
Gr: 6-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Castle Dale School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
195 E 600 N, 195 East 600 Nort
Castle Dale, UT 84513
(435) 381-5221
Castle Dale, UT 84513
(435) 381-5221
Gr: K-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Emery High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
975 N Center
Castle Dale, UT 84513
(435) 381-2689
Castle Dale, UT 84513
(435) 381-2689
Gr: 9-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Canyon View Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Canyon Rd, 550 North 400 West
Huntington, UT 84528
(435) 687-2265
Huntington, UT 84528
(435) 687-2265
Gr: 6-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Book Cliff School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 S Solomon Street, 205 S So
Green River, UT 84525
(435) 564-8102
Green River, UT 84525
(435) 564-8102
Gr: PK-6 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
Green River High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 N 455 W, 400 North 455 Wes
Green River, UT 84525
(435) 564-3461
Green River, UT 84525
(435) 564-3461
Gr: 7-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Emery County, UT?
The top-ranked public schools in Emery County, UT include Ferron School, Cottonwood School and Cleveland School.
How many public schools are located in Emery County?
10 public schools are located in Emery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Emery County?
Emery County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
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