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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Washington County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public middle schools serving 20,418 students in Washington County, UT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, UT are Crimson Cliffs Middle School, Washington Fields Intermediate and George Washington Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle 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.
Washington Fields Intermediate
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
322 West 3090 South
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7015
Gr: 6-7 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
George Washington Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2277 S 3000 E
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 673-2232
Gr: K-8 | 1,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Sunrise Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3167 S 2350 E
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 652-4772
Gr: 6-7 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #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.
Utah Online K8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
121 W Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-5181
Gr: K-8 | 2,693 students Student-teacher ratio: 224:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
Hurricane Intermediate
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1325 S 700 W
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-8931
Gr: PK-7 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
Lava Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2425 Rachel Dr
Santa Clara, UT 84765
(435) 652-4742
Gr: 6-7 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
Tonaquint Intermediate
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1210 W Curly Hollow Drive
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 688-2238
Gr: 6-7 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2020.
Fossil Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
383 S Mall Dr
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 652-4706
Gr: 6-7 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
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: #21 - 2221. - 22.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
Mountain View Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1160 N. 645 W.
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 251-8539
Gr: K-7 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, UT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, UT include Crimson Cliffs Middle School, Washington Fields Intermediate and George Washington Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Washington County?
27 public middle schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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