For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,854 students in Uintah County, UT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Uintah County, UT are Uintah River High School, Uintah High School and Terra Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Uintah County, UT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Utah public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Uintah County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public high schools.
Uintah County, UT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Terra Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Uintah County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Uintah River High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
998 E 7500 S
Fort Duchesne, UT 84026
(435) 725-4088
Fort Duchesne, UT 84026
(435) 725-4088
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Uintah High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1880 W 500 N
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3110
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,856 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Terra Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
267 Aggie Blvd.
Vernal, UT 84078
(844) 322-6562
Vernal, UT 84078
(844) 322-6562
Gr: K-12 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Ashley Valley Educ. Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
559 N 1700 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-4675
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-4675
Gr: 8-12 | 297 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Uintah County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 309
Lapoint, UT 84039
(435) 247-2637
Lapoint, UT 84039
(435) 247-2637
Gr: K-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Uintah County, UT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Uintah County, UT include Uintah River High School, Uintah High School and Terra Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Uintah County?
4 public high schools are located in Uintah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Uintah County?
Uintah County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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