For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,396 students in Uintah County, UT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Uintah County, UT are Uintah Middle School, Vernal Middle School and Terra Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Uintah County, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Uintah County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Uintah County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Uintah Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
161 N 1000 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3130
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3130
Gr: 6-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Vernal Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
721 W 100 S
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3140
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3140
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Terra Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
267 Aggie Blvd.
Vernal, UT 84078
(844) 322-6562
Vernal, UT 84078
(844) 322-6562
Gr: K-12 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Uintah Online School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
559 N 1700 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3100
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3100
Gr: K-8 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Ashley Valley Educ. Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
559 N 1700 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-4675
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-4675
Gr: 8-12 | 297 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Uintah County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 309
Lapoint, UT 84039
(435) 247-2637
Lapoint, UT 84039
(435) 247-2637
Gr: K-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Uintah County, UT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Uintah County, UT include Uintah Middle School, Vernal Middle School and Terra Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Uintah County?
5 public middle schools are located in Uintah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Uintah County?
Uintah County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% 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 Uintah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Uintah County include: Vernal Middle School vs. Uintah Middle School, Uintah Middle School vs. Vernal Middle School, Uintah Middle School vs. Terra Academy
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