For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,895 students in Sanpete County, UT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sanpete County, UT are Pleasant Creek High School, Manti High School and North Sanpete High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanpete 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 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Sanpete County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public high schools.
Sanpete County, UT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Manti High School, with ≥95% 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 Sanpete County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 E 100 South
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-2817
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-2817
Gr: K-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Manti High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 W 500 N
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-2281
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-2281
Gr: 9-12 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
North Sanpete High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
390 E 700 S
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-2452
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-2452
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Gunnison Valley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 E 600 S
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-7256
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-7256
Gr: 9-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
39 S Main St
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-2261
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-2261
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Sanpete County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
920 North 0000 East/west
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-4381
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-4381
Gr: 7-12
Sanpete Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
100 Not Available
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-6008
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-6008
Gr: 8-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Utah Preparatory Academy (Yic) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
39 S Main
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-4475
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-4475
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
39 South Main
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-9932
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-9932
Gr: 8-12
Ywec-s (Yic) High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
68 N 180 W
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-9932
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-9932
Gr: K-12 | 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sanpete County, UT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sanpete County, UT include Pleasant Creek High School, Manti High School and North Sanpete High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sanpete County?
5 public high schools are located in Sanpete County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanpete County?
Sanpete 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 Sanpete County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sanpete County include: North Sanpete High School vs. Manti High School, Gunnison Valley High School vs. Manti High School, Manti High School vs. North Sanpete High School
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