For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 8,193 students in Riverton, UT.
The top ranked public high schools in Riverton, UT are North Star Academy, Fort Herriman Middle School and Riverton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverton, UT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Utah public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Riverton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Utah public high schools.
Riverton, UT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Riverton High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Riverton, UT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2920 W 14000 S
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 302-9579
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 302-9579
Grades: K-9
| 520 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Herriman Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14050 S Mirabella Dr
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2450
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2450
Grades: 7-9
| 1,235 students
Rank: #33.
Riverton High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12476 S Silverwolf Way (2700 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 256-5800
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 256-5800
Grades: 10-12
| 2,326 students
Rank: #44.
Oquirrh Hills Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12949 S 2700 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2350
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2350
Grades: 7-9
| 1,276 students
Rank: #55.
Hidden Valley Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15410 S Harmon Day Dr.
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-1050
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-1050
Grades: 7-9
| 873 students
Rank: #66.
South Hills Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13508 S 4000 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2400
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2400
Grades: 7-9
| 1,154 students
Rank: #77.
Kauri Sue Hamilton
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2827 W 13400 S
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 567-8500
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 567-8500
Grades: K-12
| 262 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jordan Academy For Technology & Careers South
Vocational School
12723 South Park Avenue
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 256-5900
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 256-5900
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Academy High School
Charter School
14942 S 560 West
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 495-3272
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 495-3272
Grades: K-12
| 547 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Riverton, UT?
The top ranked public high schools in Riverton, UT include North Star Academy, Fort Herriman Middle School and Riverton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Riverton?
9 public high schools are located in Riverton.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverton?
Riverton public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Riverton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Riverton include: Oquirrh Hills Middle School vs. South Hills Middle School, Fort Herriman Middle School vs. South Hills Middle School, South Hills Middle School vs. Oquirrh Hills Middle School
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