For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 13,614 students in Tooele County, UT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Tooele County, UT are West Desert High School, Grantsville Jr High School and Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tooele County, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Tooele County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Tooele County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Desert High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3755 S Snake Valley Rd
Wendover, UT 84083
(435) 693-3112
Wendover, UT 84083
(435) 693-3112
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Rank: #22.
Grantsville Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
318 S Hale
Grantsville, UT 84029
(435) 884-4510
Grantsville, UT 84029
(435) 884-4510
Grades: 7-8
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2152 N 400 W
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-1939
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-1939
Grades: 7-8
| 892 students
Rank: #44.
Excelsior Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
124 E Erda Way
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 882-3062
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 882-3062
Grades: K-8
| 1,397 students
Rank: #55.
Blue Peak High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 S Tooele Blvd
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-8700
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-8700
Grades: K-12
| 103 students
Rank: #66.
Tooele Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 W Vine St
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-1921
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-1921
Grades: 7-8
| 733 students
Rank: #77.
Bonneville Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Montauk Lane
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 315-2080
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 315-2080
Grades: K-8
| 423 students
Rank: #88.
Dugway
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5010 E School Street
Dugway, UT 84022
(435) 831-4090
Dugway, UT 84022
(435) 831-4090
Grades: K-12
| 125 students
Rank: #99.
Scholar Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
928 N 100 E
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 566-6957
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 566-6957
Grades: K-8
| 666 students
Rank: #1010.
Wendover High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 Wildcat Blvd, 110 Wildcat
Wendover, UT 84083
(435) 665-2343
Wendover, UT 84083
(435) 665-2343
Grades: 7-12
| 189 students
Rank: n/an/a
Digital Education Center
Magnet School
211 S Tooele Blvd
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-8710
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-8710
Grades: K-12
| 8,561 students
Tooele County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Callao Route 225
Wendover, UT 84083
(435) 693-3142
Wendover, UT 84083
(435) 693-3142
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Bldg 5020 East 5th
Dugway, UT 84022
(435) 831-4566
Dugway, UT 84022
(435) 831-4566
Grades: 7-12
| 64 students
Bldg 5000 Valdez Circle
Dugway, UT 84022
(435) 831-4259
Dugway, UT 84022
(435) 831-4259
Grades: K-6
| 58 students
Early Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
555 E Vine
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-1966
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-1966
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Grantsville Home Study (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
155 East Cherry St
Grantsville, UT 84029
(435) 884-4500
Grantsville, UT 84029
(435) 884-4500
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Stansbury Home Study School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
5300 North Aberdeen Ln
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 882-2479
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 882-2479
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Tooele High (Homestudy) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
301 West Vine St
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-9590
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-9590
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
92 S Lodestone Way
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-1900
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-1900
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Tooele County, UT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Tooele County, UT include West Desert High School, Grantsville Jr High School and Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tooele County?
11 public middle schools are located in Tooele County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tooele County?
Tooele County public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% 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 Tooele County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Tooele County include: Bonneville Academy vs. Excelsior Academy, Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School vs. Excelsior Academy, Tooele Jr High School vs. Excelsior Academy
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