For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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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