For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,816 students in 84651, UT.
The top ranked public middle schools in 84651, UT are Payson High School, Mt. Nebo Middle School and Payson Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 84651 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 84651, UT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 84651, UT Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
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.
Mt. Nebo Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
851 W. 450 South
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040
Gr: 6-7 | 1,104 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
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%
84651, 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 middle schools in 84651, UT?
The top ranked public middle schools in 84651, UT include Payson High School, Mt. Nebo Middle School and Payson Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 84651?
3 public middle schools are located in 84651.
What is the racial composition of students in 84651?
84651 public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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