Top 3 Best Vernal Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,741 students in Vernal, UT.
The top ranked public high schools in Vernal, UT are Uintah High School, Terra Academy and Ashley Valley Educ. Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernal, 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 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Vernal have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public high schools.
Vernal, UT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Uintah High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Vernal, UT (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Uintah High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1880 W 500 N
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,808 students
Rank: #22.
Terra Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
267 Aggie Blvd.
Vernal, UT 84078
(844) 322-6562
Grades: K-12
| 646 students
Rank: #33.
Ashley Valley Educ. Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
559 N 1700 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-4675
Grades: 8-12
| 287 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Vernal, Utah

Vernal, Utah Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
830 East Main
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 789-2045
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Vernal, UT?
The top ranked public high schools in Vernal, UT include Uintah High School, Terra Academy and Ashley Valley Educ. Center.
How many public high schools are located in Vernal?
3 public high schools are located in Vernal.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernal?
Vernal public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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