For the 2025 school year, there are 27 public middle schools serving 20,418 students in Washington County, UT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, UT are Crimson Cliffs Middle School, George Washington Academy and Desert Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crimson Cliffs Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4280 S Crimson Cliffs Way
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7010
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7010
Grades: 8-9
| 924 students
Rank: #22.
George Washington Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2277 S 3000 E
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 673-2232
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 673-2232
Grades: K-8
| 995 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Hills Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
936 E Desert Hills Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-0001
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-0001
Grades: 8-9
| 875 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Fields Intermediate
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
322 West 3090 South
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7015
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7015
Grades: 6-7
| 861 students
Rank: #55.
Sunrise Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3167 S 2350 E
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 652-4772
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 652-4772
Grades: 6-7
| 833 students
Rank: #66.
Millcreek High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2410 E Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students
Rank: #77.
Utah Online K8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 W Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-5181
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-5181
Grades: K-8
| 3,324 students
Rank: #88.
St. George Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
380 E. 3090 S.
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 319-0105
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 319-0105
Grades: 8-12
| 208 students
Rank: #99.
Vista School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
585 E Center Street
Ivins, UT 84738
(435) 673-4110
Ivins, UT 84738
(435) 673-4110
Grades: K-9
| 1,114 students
Rank: #1010.
Enterprise High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
565 S 200 E, 565 S 200 E
Enterprise, UT 84725
(435) 878-2248
Enterprise, UT 84725
(435) 878-2248
Grades: 7-12
| 558 students
Rank: #1111.
Utah Online 7-12
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 W. Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Grades: 6-12
| 1,313 students
Rank: #1212.
Hurricane Intermediate
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1325 S 700 W
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-8931
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-8931
Grades: PK-7
| 736 students
Rank: #1313.
Snow Canyon Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1215 N Lava Flow Dr
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 674-6474
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 674-6474
Grades: PK-9
| 808 students
Rank: #1414.
Lava Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2425 Rachel Dr
Santa Clara, UT 84765
(435) 652-4742
Santa Clara, UT 84765
(435) 652-4742
Grades: 6-7
| 757 students
Rank: #1515.
Hurricane High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 W Tiger Blvd
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-3280
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-3280
Grades: PK-12
| 1,164 students
Rank: #1616.
Dixie Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 S 100 E
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 628-0441
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 628-0441
Grades: 8-9
| 847 students
Rank: #1717.
Hurricane Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
395 N 200 W
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-4634
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-4634
Grades: PK-9
| 796 students
Rank: #1818.
Pine View Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2145 E 130 N
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-7915
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-7915
Grades: 8-9
| 737 students
Rank: #1919.
Water Canyon High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
880 N. Carling St.
Hildale, UT 84784
(435) 847-1407
Hildale, UT 84784
(435) 847-1407
Grades: 7-12
| 344 students
Rank: #2020.
Tonaquint Intermediate
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1210 W Curly Hollow Drive
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 688-2238
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 688-2238
Grades: 6-7
| 707 students
Rank: #2121.
Fossil Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
383 S Mall Dr
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 652-4706
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 652-4706
Grades: 6-7
| 694 students
Rank: #2222.
Mountain View Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1160 N. 645 W.
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 251-8539
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 251-8539
Grades: K-7
| 232 students
Rank: #2323.
Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
539 N 870 W
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-7815
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-7815
Grades: K-8
| 573 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Tech High School
Vocational School
1001 White Dome Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 673-3553
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 673-3553
Grades: K-12
| 506 students
Rank: n/an/a
Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington
Charter School
5690 S Carnelian Pkwy
Saint George, UT 84790
(801) 437-3100
Saint George, UT 84790
(801) 437-3100
Grades: K-12
| 290 students
Rank: n/an/a
121 W Tabernacle, Colorado Cit
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Post High School Self-cont
Special Education School
121 W Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Grades: K-12
| 93 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
435 South 600 East
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 879-4716
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 879-4716
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
330 South 5300 West
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 627-2835
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 627-2835
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Excel Directed Studies (Yic) High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2410 E Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Focus Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2410 East Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 628-2462
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 628-2462
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
2410 East Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-8716
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-8716
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
2060 N 2100 W
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-5199
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-5199
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Washington County Stars Program Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
121 West Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Grades: K-5
| 8 students
Youth Crisis Intervention Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
251 E 200 N
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-8362
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-8362
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, UT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, UT include Crimson Cliffs Middle School, George Washington Academy and Desert Hills Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Washington County?
27 public middle schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Washington County include: Hurricane Intermediate vs. Fossil Ridge Intermediate, Lava Ridge Intermediate vs. Tonaquint Intermediate, Pine View Middle School vs. Desert Hills Middle School
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