For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 367 students in Garfield County, UT.
The top ranked public high schools in Garfield County, UT are Escalante High School, Panguitch High School and Bryce Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garfield County, UT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Utah public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Garfield County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public high schools.
Garfield County, UT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Panguitch High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Garfield County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Escalante High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Highway 12, 800 East Hwy
Escalante, UT 84726
(435) 826-4205
Escalante, UT 84726
(435) 826-4205
Grades: 7-12
| 74 students
Rank: #22.
Panguitch High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
390 E 100 S, 390 E 100 S
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8805
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8805
Grades: 9-12
| 159 students
Rank: #33.
Bryce Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
721 W Bryce Way, 721 W Bryce W
Tropic, UT 84776
(435) 679-8835
Tropic, UT 84776
(435) 679-8835
Grades: 7-12
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Garfield County, UT?
The top ranked public high schools in Garfield County, UT include Escalante High School, Panguitch High School and Bryce Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Garfield County?
3 public high schools are located in Garfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield County?
Garfield County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Garfield County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Garfield County include: Bryce Valley High School vs. Panguitch High School, Panguitch High School vs. Bryce Valley High School
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