For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 266 students in Garfield County, UT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Garfield County, UT are Panguitch Middle School, Escalante High School and Bryce Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garfield County, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Garfield County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Garfield County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Panguitch Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 S 400 E, 75 S 400 E
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8225
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8225
Gr: 7-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Escalante High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Highway 12, 800 East Hwy
Escalante, UT 84726
(435) 826-4205
Escalante, UT 84726
(435) 826-4205
Gr: 7-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Bryce Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
721 W Bryce Way, 721 W Bryce W
Tropic, UT 84776
(435) 679-8835
Tropic, UT 84776
(435) 679-8835
Gr: 7-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Garfield County, UT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Garfield County, UT include Panguitch Middle School, Escalante High School and Bryce Valley High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Garfield County?
3 public middle schools are located in Garfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield County?
Garfield County public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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