For the 2024-25 school year, there are 26 public middle schools serving 20,282 students in Washington County, UT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, UT are Crimson Cliffs Middle School, George Washington Academy and Desert Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Washington County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crimson Cliffs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4280 S Crimson Cliffs Way
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7010
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7010
Grades: 8-9
| 978 students
Rank: #22.
George Washington Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2277 S 3000 E
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 673-2232
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 673-2232
Grades: K-8
| 1,003 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Hills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
936 E Desert Hills Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-0001
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-0001
Grades: 8-9
| 895 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Fields Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
322 West 3090 South
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7015
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7015
Grades: 6-7
| 830 students
Rank: #55.
Sunrise Ridge Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3167 S 2350 E
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 652-4772
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 652-4772
Grades: 6-7
| 810 students
Rank: #66.
Millcreek High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2410 E Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Grades: 7-12
| 160 students
Rank: #77.
Utah Online K8
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 W Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-5181
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-5181
Grades: K-8
| 3,428 students
Rank: #88.
St. George Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
380 E. 3090 S.
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 319-0105
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 319-0105
Grades: 8-12
| 223 students
Rank: #99.
Vista School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
585 E Center Street
Ivins, UT 84738
(435) 673-4110
Ivins, UT 84738
(435) 673-4110
Grades: K-9
| 1,112 students
Rank: #1010.
Enterprise High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
565 S 200 E, 565 S 200 E
Enterprise, UT 84725
(435) 878-2248
Enterprise, UT 84725
(435) 878-2248
Grades: 7-12
| 546 students
Rank: #1111.
Utah Online 7-12
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 W. Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Grades: 6-12
| 1,220 students
Rank: #1212.
Hurricane Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1325 S 700 W
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-8931
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-8931
Grades: PK-7
| 784 students
Rank: #1313.
Snow Canyon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1215 N Lava Flow Dr
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 674-6474
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 674-6474
Grades: PK-9
| 909 students
Rank: #1414.
Lava Ridge Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2425 Rachel Dr
Santa Clara, UT 84765
(435) 652-4742
Santa Clara, UT 84765
(435) 652-4742
Grades: 6-7
| 815 students
Rank: #1515.
Hurricane High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 W Tiger Blvd
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-3280
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-3280
Grades: PK-12
| 1,201 students
Rank: #1616.
Dixie Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 S 100 E
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 628-0441
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 628-0441
Grades: 8-9
| 854 students
Rank: #1717.
Hurricane Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
395 N 200 W
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-4634
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-4634
Grades: PK-9
| 864 students
Rank: #1818.
Pine View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2145 E 130 N
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-7915
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-7915
Grades: 8-9
| 779 students
Rank: #1919.
Water Canyon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
880 N. Carling St.
Hildale, UT 84784
(435) 847-1407
Hildale, UT 84784
(435) 847-1407
Grades: 7-12
| 349 students
Rank: #2020.
Tonaquint Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1210 W Curly Hollow Drive
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 688-2238
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 688-2238
Grades: 6-7
| 735 students
Rank: #2121.
Fossil Ridge Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
383 S Mall Dr
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 652-4706
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 652-4706
Grades: 6-7
| 734 students
Rank: #2222.
Mountain View Montessori
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1160 N. 645 W.
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 251-8539
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 251-8539
Grades: K-7
| 227 students
Rank: #2323.
Valley Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
539 N 870 W
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-7815
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-7815
Grades: K-8
| 529 students
Rank: n/an/a
Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
5690 S Carnelian Pkwy
Saint George, UT 84790
(801) 437-3100
Saint George, UT 84790
(801) 437-3100
Grades: K-12
| 219 students
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State School
Magnet School
121 W Tabernacle, Colorado Cit
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Post High School Self-cont
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
121 W Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Computers And Engineering (Closed 2023)
Charter School
435 South 600 East
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 879-4716
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 879-4716
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
330 South 5300 West
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 627-2835
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 627-2835
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Excel Directed Studies (Yic) High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2410 E Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Focus Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2410 East Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 628-2462
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 628-2462
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
2410 East Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-8716
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-8716
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
2060 N 2100 W
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-5199
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-5199
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Washington County Stars Program Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
121 West Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Grades: K-5
| 8 students
Youth Crisis Intervention Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
251 E 200 N
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-8362
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-8362
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, UT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, UT include Crimson Cliffs Middle School, George Washington Academy and Desert Hills Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Washington County?
26 public middle schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% 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 Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Washington County include: Hurricane Intermediate vs. Fossil Ridge Intermediate, Lava Ridge Intermediate vs. Tonaquint Intermediate, Fossil Ridge Intermediate vs. Tonaquint Intermediate
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