For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 6,141 students in Riverton, UT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Riverton, UT are North Star Academy, Fort Herriman Middle School and Summit Academy - Independence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverton, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Riverton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Riverton, UT (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Star Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 526 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Herriman Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,261 students
Rank: #33.
Summit Academy - Independence
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15327 S. Noell Nelson Drive
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 987-8755
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 987-8755
Grades: PK-8
| 827 students
Rank: #44.
Oquirrh Hills Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,332 students
Rank: #55.
Hidden Valley Middle School
Magnet 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
| 868 students
Rank: #66.
South Hills Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,091 students
Rank: #77.
Kauri Sue Hamilton
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 236 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Riverton, UT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Riverton, UT include North Star Academy, Fort Herriman Middle School and Summit Academy - Independence.
How many public middle schools are located in Riverton?
7 public middle schools are located in Riverton.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverton?
Riverton public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Riverton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle 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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