For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,712 students in Payson, UT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Payson, UT are Payson High School and Payson Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payson, UT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Utah public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Payson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public high schools.
Payson, UT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Payson High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Payson, UT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Payson High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1050 S Main
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6025
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6025
Gr: 6-12 | 1,601 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Payson Jr High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 S Highway 198
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6015
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6015
Gr: 7-9 | 1,111 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Payson, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
851 W 450 S
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040
Gr: 6-7 | 1,081 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Payson, UT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Payson, UT include Payson High School and Payson Jr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Payson?
2 public high schools are located in Payson.
What is the racial composition of students in Payson?
Payson public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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