For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,712 students in Payson, UT.
The top ranked public high schools in Payson, UT are Payson High School and Payson Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payson, UT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Utah public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Payson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public high schools.
Payson, UT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Payson High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Payson, UT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Payson High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1050 S Main
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6025
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6025
Grades: 6-12
| 1,601 students
Rank: #22.
Payson Jr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 S Highway 198
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6015
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6015
Grades: 7-9
| 1,111 students
Payson, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
851 W 450 S
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
851 W 450 S
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040
Grades: 6-7
| 1,081 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Payson, UT?
The top ranked public high schools in Payson, UT include Payson High School and Payson Jr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Payson?
2 public high schools are located in Payson.
What is the racial composition of students in Payson?
Payson public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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