For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,816 students in Payson, UT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Payson, UT are Mt. Nebo Middle School, 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Payson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Payson, UT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Nebo Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
851 W. 450 South
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040
Grades: 6-7
| 1,104 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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 middle schools in Payson, UT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Payson, UT include Mt. Nebo Middle School, Payson High School and Payson Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Payson?
3 public middle schools are located in Payson.
What is the racial composition of students in Payson?
Payson public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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