Carbon School District

251 W 400 N
Price, UT 84501
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Carbon School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,101 students in Carbon School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Utah.
Public High Schools in Carbon School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Utah public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Public High School in Carbon School District have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carbon High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (UT)
# Schools
9 Schools
357 Schools
# Students
3,320 Students
304,700 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
13,717 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Carbon School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 153 school districts in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (UT)
#68 out of 154 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Carbon   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
36%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carbon   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
43%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carbon   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
46%
45%
87%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Carbon   School District and public school graduation rate of Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.45
# American Indian Students
30 Students
2,617 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
5,001 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
437 Students
59,783 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
20%
# Black Students
9 Students
4,038 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
2,801 Students
217,573 Students
% White Students
85%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
4,429 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
11,163 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
144
458
# Students in K Grade:
201
3,590
# Students in 1st Grade:
200
3,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
244
3,655
# Students in 3rd Grade:
226
3,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
219
3,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
286
3,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
253
4,950
# Students in 7th Grade:
264
27,723
# Students in 8th Grade:
251
34,647
# Students in 9th Grade:
272
53,806
# Students in 10th Grade:
262
55,206
# Students in 11th Grade:
269
54,320
# Students in 12th Grade:
229
51,610
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,862 is higher than the state median of $10,732. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,631 is higher than the state median of $10,829. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (UT)
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$7,309 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Carbon   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$59 MM
$7,375 MM
This chart displays total spending of Carbon   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,862
$10,732
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Carbon   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,631
$10,829
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Carbon   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Carbon School District Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Castle Valley Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
755 N Cedar Hills Dr
Price, UT 84501
(435) 637-9150
Grades: PK-12
| 92 students
Rank: #22.
Carbon High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
750 E 400 N
Price, UT 84501
(435) 637-2463
Grades: 9-12
| 1,009 students

Recent Articles

What Is A Charter School?
What Is A Charter School?
Explore the world of charter schools in this comprehensive guide. Learn about their history, how they operate, and the pros and cons of this educational innovation. Discover key facts about charter schools, including admission policies, demographics, and funding, as well as what to look for when considering a charter school for your child.
10 Reasons Why High School Sports Benefit Students
10 Reasons Why High School Sports Benefit Students
Discover the 10 compelling reasons why high school sports are beneficial for students. This comprehensive article explores how athletics enhance academic performance, foster personal growth, and develop crucial life skills. From improved fitness and time management to leadership development and community representation, learn why participating in high school sports can be a game-changer for students' overall success and well-being.
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and Evolution
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and Evolution
We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in UT)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Quick Links