For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 513 students in Kane County, UT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Kane County, UT are Valley High School, Big Water High School and Kanab High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kane County, UT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Utah public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Kane County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Utah public high schools.
Kane County, UT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kanab High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Kane County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 N Center, 150 N Center
Orderville, UT 84758
(435) 648-2278
Orderville, UT 84758
(435) 648-2278
Gr: 7-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Big Water High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 Aaron Burr Rd
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 675-5821
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 675-5821
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Kanab High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
59 E Cowboy Dr
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-5821
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-5821
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Kane County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Caviat - Swatc Campus High School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
733 South Cowboy Way
Kanab, UT 84741
(928) 645-2737
Kanab, UT 84741
(928) 645-2737
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Kane County, UT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kane County, UT include Valley High School, Big Water High School and Kanab High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kane County?
3 public high schools are located in Kane County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kane County?
Kane County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Kane County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kane County include: Valley High School vs. Kanab High School, Kanab High School vs. Valley High School
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