For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,715 students in Carbon County, UT.
The top ranked public schools in Carbon County, UT are Creekview School, Castle Heights School and Wellington School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbon County, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Carbon County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carbon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creekview School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
590 W 500 S
Price, UT 84501
(435) 637-0828
Price, UT 84501
(435) 637-0828
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Castle Heights School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 N Homestead Blvd
Price, UT 84501
(435) 637-7177
Price, UT 84501
(435) 637-7177
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Wellington School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 W 200 N, P O Box 407
Wellington, UT 84542
(435) 637-2570
Wellington, UT 84542
(435) 637-2570
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Mont Harmon Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 W 400 N
Price, UT 84501
(435) 637-0510
Price, UT 84501
(435) 637-0510
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Sally Mauro School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 - 2nd Ave
Helper, UT 84526
(435) 472-5311
Helper, UT 84526
(435) 472-5311
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Castle Valley Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
755 N Cedar Hills Dr
Price, UT 84501
(435) 637-9150
Price, UT 84501
(435) 637-9150
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Helper Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
151 Uintah St
Helper, UT 84526
(435) 472-5441
Helper, UT 84526
(435) 472-5441
Gr: 6-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Carbon High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 E 400 N
Price, UT 84501
(435) 637-2463
Price, UT 84501
(435) 637-2463
Gr: 9-12 | 1,009 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Bruin Point School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Viking Blvd
Sunnyside, UT 84539
(435) 888-4474
Sunnyside, UT 84539
(435) 888-4474
Gr: PK-5 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Pinnacle Canyon Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 N 600 E
Price, UT 84501
(435) 613-8102
Price, UT 84501
(435) 613-8102
Gr: PK-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Carbon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1395 South Carbon Ave
Price, UT 84501
(435) 636-4740
Price, UT 84501
(435) 636-4740
Gr: 7-12
100 Viking Blvd
Sunnyside, UT 84539
(435) 888-4461
Sunnyside, UT 84539
(435) 888-4461
Gr: 7-12 | 131 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Lighthouse High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
251 W 400 N
Price, UT 84501
(435) 637-7540
Price, UT 84501
(435) 637-7540
Gr: 10-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
P.o. Box 399
Sunnyside, UT 84539
(435) 888-4474
Sunnyside, UT 84539
(435) 888-4474
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carbon County, UT?
The top ranked public schools in Carbon County, UT include Creekview School, Castle Heights School and Wellington School.
How many public schools are located in Carbon County?
10 public schools are located in Carbon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbon County?
Carbon County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Carbon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Carbon County include: Mont Harmon Middle School vs. Pinnacle Canyon Academy, Carbon High School vs. Pinnacle Canyon Academy, Pinnacle Canyon Academy vs. Carbon High School
Recent Articles
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.
