For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,496 students in Carbon County, UT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Carbon County, UT are Castle Valley Center, Carbon High School and Pinnacle Canyon Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbon County, UT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Utah public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Carbon County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public high schools.
Carbon County, UT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pinnacle Canyon Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Carbon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 high schools in Carbon County, UT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Carbon County, UT include Castle Valley Center, Carbon High School and Pinnacle Canyon Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Carbon County?
3 public high schools are located in Carbon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbon County?
Carbon County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Carbon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Carbon County include: Carbon High School vs. Pinnacle Canyon Academy, Pinnacle Canyon Academy vs. Carbon High School
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