For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,825 students in 84651, UT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 84651, UT are Payson High School, Mt. Nebo Middle School and Payson Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 84651 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 84651, UT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 84651, UT Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Payson High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1050 S Main
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6025
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6025
Gr: 6-12 | 1,648 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Mt. Nebo Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
851 W. 450 South
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040
Gr: 6-7 | 1,034 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Payson Jr High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 S Highway 198
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6015
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6015
Gr: 7-9 | 1,143 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 84651, UT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 84651, UT include Payson High School, Mt. Nebo Middle School and Payson Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 84651?
3 public middle schools are located in 84651.
What is the racial composition of students in 84651?
84651 public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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