For the 2026 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 (2026)
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 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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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