For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,469 students in San Juan County, UT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Juan County, UT are Monticello High School, Lake Powell High School and Albert R. Lyman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Juan County, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in San Juan County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in San Juan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monticello High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
148 S 200 W
Monticello, UT 84535
(435) 678-1130
Monticello, UT 84535
(435) 678-1130
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Lake Powell High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Ferry Rd, 1000 Ferry Rd
Lake Powell, UT 84533
(435) 684-2268
Lake Powell, UT 84533
(435) 684-2268
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Albert R. Lyman Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
535 N 100 E
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1398
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1398
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
San Juan High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
311 N 100 E
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1301
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1301
Gr: 6-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Whitehorse High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 W 100 N
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 678-1209
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 678-1209
Gr: 7-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #66.
Monument Valley High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18 Cougar Ln
Monument Valley, UT 84536
(435) 678-1208
Monument Valley, UT 84536
(435) 678-1208
Gr: 7-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in San Juan County, UT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Juan County, UT include Monticello High School, Lake Powell High School and Albert R. Lyman Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in San Juan County?
6 public middle schools are located in San Juan County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Juan County?
San Juan County public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in San Juan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in San Juan County include: Monticello High School vs. San Juan High School
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