Top Rankings
Emery School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,182 students in Emery School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
Public Schools in Emery School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (UT)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,112 Schools
# Students
2,182 Students
681,035 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
31,284 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Emery 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#74 out of 154 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
45%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.46
# American Indian Students
7 Students
6,356 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
11,203 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
213 Students
135,730 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
20%
# Black Students
3 Students
8,999 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
1,920 Students
481,682 Students
% White Students
88%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
10,774 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
26,165 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
125
16,573
# Students in K Grade:
150
44,583
# Students in 1st Grade:
137
47,327
# Students in 2nd Grade:
129
50,032
# Students in 3rd Grade:
170
50,137
# Students in 4th Grade:
136
50,477
# Students in 5th Grade:
168
51,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
162
50,580
# Students in 7th Grade:
161
52,075
# Students in 8th Grade:
159
52,556
# Students in 9th Grade:
182
53,806
# Students in 10th Grade:
180
55,206
# Students in 11th Grade:
166
54,321
# Students in 12th Grade:
157
51,610
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,435 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 $17,154 is higher than the state median of $10,829. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$7,309 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$7,375 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,435
$10,732
Spending / Student
$17,154
$10,829
Best Emery School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 E 200 S, 55 East 200 South
Orangeville, UT 84537
(435) 748-2481
Orangeville, UT 84537
(435) 748-2481
Grades: PK-5
| 156 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #44.
Castle Dale School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
195 E 600 N, 195 East 600 Nort
Castle Dale, UT 84513
(435) 381-5221
Castle Dale, UT 84513
(435) 381-5221
Grades: K-5
| 133 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
Rank: #66.
Emery High School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 636 students
Rank: #77.
Cleveland School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 S 100 W, 30 South 100 West
Cleveland, UT 84518
(435) 653-2235
Cleveland, UT 84518
(435) 653-2235
Grades: PK-5
| 164 students
Rank: #88.
Book Cliff School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 S Solomon Street, 205 S So
Green River, UT 84525
(435) 564-8102
Green River, UT 84525
(435) 564-8102
Grades: PK-6
| 123 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Rank: #1010.
Green River High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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
Grades: 7-12
| 80 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Emery School District?
Emery School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,182 students.
What is the rank of Emery School District?
Emery School District is ranked #73 out of 153 school districts in Utah (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Utah school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Emery School District?
88% of Emery School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Emery School District?
Emery School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What is Emery School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,154 is higher than the state median of $10,829. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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