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Best 84078 Utah Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,340 students in 84078, UT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 84078, UT are Uintah Middle School, Vernal Middle School and Terra Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 84078 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 84078, UT have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best 84078, UT Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Uintah Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
161 N 1000 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3130
Gr: 6-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Vernal Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
721 W 100 S
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3140
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Terra Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
267 Aggie Blvd.
Vernal, UT 84078
(844) 322-6562
Gr: K-12 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Uintah Online School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
559 N 1700 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3100
Gr: K-8 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Ashley Valley Educ. Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
559 N 1700 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-4675
Gr: 8-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 287:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 84078, UT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 84078, UT include Uintah Middle School, Vernal Middle School and Terra Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 84078?
5 public middle schools are located in 84078.
What is the racial composition of students in 84078?
84078 public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

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