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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Washington County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public high schools serving 17,510 students in Washington County, UT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, UT are Crimson Cliffs Middle School, Success Dsu and Desert Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, UT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Utah public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Utah public high schools.
Washington County, UT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Millcreek High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Washington County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crimson Cliffs Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4280 S Crimson Cliffs Way
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7010
Gr: 8-9 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Success Dsu
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
225 South 700 East, Technology
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-7830
Gr: 10-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Desert Hills Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
936 E Desert Hills Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-0001
Gr: 8-9 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Crimson Cliffs High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4430 S Crimson Cliffs Way
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7015
Gr: 10-12 | 1,401 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Millcreek High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2410 E Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Gr: 7-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Utah Online 7-12
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
121 W. Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Gr: 6-12 | 1,547 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Desert Hills High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
828 E Desert Hills Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 674-0885
Gr: 10-12 | 1,241 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Enterprise High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
565 S 200 E, 565 S 200 E
Enterprise, UT 84725
(435) 878-2248
Gr: 7-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
St. George Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
380 E. 3090 S.
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 319-0105
Gr: 7-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Vista School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
585 E Center Street
Ivins, UT 84738
(435) 673-4110
Gr: K-9 | 1,114 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1111.
Hurricane High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
345 W Tiger Blvd
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-3280
Gr: PK-12 | 1,177 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Snow Canyon Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1215 N Lava Flow Dr
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 674-6474
Gr: PK-9 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1313.
Pine View High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2850 E 750 N
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-5255
Gr: 10-12 | 1,124 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1414.
Utah Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1091 N Bluff St
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 414-4535
Gr: 8-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1515.
Snow Canyon High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1385 N Lava Flow Dr
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 634-1967
Gr: 10-12 | 1,324 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1616.
Dixie Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
825 S 100 E
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 628-0441
Gr: 8-9 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1717.
Pine View Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2145 E 130 N
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-7915
Gr: 8-9 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Hurricane Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
395 N 200 W
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-4634
Gr: PK-9 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Water Canyon High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
880 N. Carling St.
Hildale, UT 84784
(435) 847-1407
Gr: 7-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2020.
Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
539 N 870 W
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-7815
Gr: K-9 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2121.
Dixie High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
350 E 700 S
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-4682
Gr: 10-12 | 1,263 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Tech High School
Vocational School
1001 White Dome Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 673-3553
Gr: K-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington
Charter School
5690 S Carnelian Pkwy
Saint George, UT 84790
(801) 437-3100
Gr: K-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State School
121 W Tabernacle, Colorado Cit
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Post High School Self-cont
Special Education School
2040 W 2000 North
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Gr: K-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Utah School Of The Deaf
Special Education School
919 East Brigham Road
Saint George, UT 84790
(801) 431-5103
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest High School
Alternative School
756 West Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-4709
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, UT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, UT include Crimson Cliffs Middle School, Success Dsu and Desert Hills Middle School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
25 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% 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 Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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