For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 716 students in Emery County, UT.
The top ranked public high schools in Emery County, UT are Emery High School and Green River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emery County, UT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Utah public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Emery County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Utah public high schools.
Emery County, UT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Emery High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Emery County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emery High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
975 N Center
Castle Dale, UT 84513
(435) 381-2689
Castle Dale, UT 84513
(435) 381-2689
Grades: 9-12
| 636 students
Rank: #22.
Green River High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 N 455 W, 400 North 455 Wes
Green River, UT 84525
(435) 564-3461
Green River, UT 84525
(435) 564-3461
Grades: 7-12
| 80 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Emery County, UT?
The top ranked public high schools in Emery County, UT include Emery High School and Green River High School.
How many public high schools are located in Emery County?
2 public high schools are located in Emery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Emery County?
Emery County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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