For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 7,914 students in Iron County, UT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Iron County, UT are Cedar Middle School, Canyon View Middle School and Parowan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron County, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Iron County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Iron County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2215 West Royal Hunte Dr
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2810
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2810
Gr: 6-8 | 1,149 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Canyon View Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1865 N Main
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-2830
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-2830
Gr: 6-8 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Parowan High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 W 100 N, Po Box 337
Parowan, UT 84761
(435) 477-3366
Parowan, UT 84761
(435) 477-3366
Gr: 7-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Southwest Educational Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 W 800 S
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2870
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2870
Gr: K-12 | 4,769 students Student-teacher ratio: 238:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Thoroughbred Way
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 867-5558
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 867-5558
Gr: K-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Iron County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2215 Royal Hunte Dr
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2810
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2810
Gr: 7-8 | 1,089 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Foothill High - Detention (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
270 E 1600 N
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-2513
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-2513
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Foothill High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
270 E 1600 N
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-2513
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-2513
Gr: 10-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 50%
270 East 1600 North
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-2500
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-2500
Gr: 6-12
121 North 1550 West
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 897-8168
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 897-8168
Gr: 6-12
6484 North 2300 West
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-4876
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-4876
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Iron County, UT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Iron County, UT include Cedar Middle School, Canyon View Middle School and Parowan High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Iron County?
5 public middle schools are located in Iron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron County?
Iron County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% 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 Iron County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Iron County include: Canyon View Middle School vs. Cedar Middle School, Cedar Middle School vs. Canyon View Middle School
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