For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 345 students in Garfield County, UT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Garfield County, UT are Escalante High School, Panguitch 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Utah public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Garfield County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public high schools.
Garfield County, UT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Panguitch High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Garfield County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Panguitch High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
390 E 100 S, 390 E 100 S
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8805
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8805
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 high schools in Garfield County, UT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Garfield County, UT include Escalante High School, Panguitch High School and Bryce Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Garfield County?
3 public high schools are located in Garfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield County?
Garfield County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Garfield County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Garfield County include: Bryce Valley High School vs. Panguitch High School, Panguitch High School vs. Bryce Valley High School
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