For the 2026 school year, there are 96 public high schools serving 94,068 students in Salt Lake County, UT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Salt Lake County, UT are Academy For Math Engineering & Science, North Star Academy and Beehive Science & Technology Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salt Lake County, UT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Utah public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Salt Lake County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public high schools.
Salt Lake County, UT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bingham High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public high school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Salt Lake County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Math Engineering & Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5715 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 278-9460
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 278-9460
Gr: 9-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
North Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2920 W 14000 S
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 302-9579
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 302-9579
Gr: K-9 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Beehive Science & Technology Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2165 East 9400 South
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 576-0070
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 576-0070
Gr: 6-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Elk Ridge Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3659 W 9800 S
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 412-2800
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 412-2800
Gr: 7-9 | 1,151 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Corner Canyon High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12943 S. 700 E.
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 826-6401
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 826-6401
Gr: 8-12 | 2,437 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Itineris Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8714 Roy Del Circle
West Jordan, UT 84088
(385) 800-2140
West Jordan, UT 84088
(385) 800-2140
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Skyline High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3251 E 3760 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5420
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5420
Gr: 7-12 | 2,186 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Olympus Jr High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2217 E 4800 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-5224
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-5224
Gr: 5-9 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Brighton High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2220 E 7695 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-5800
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-5800
Gr: 8-12 | 2,435 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
South Jordan Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10245 S 2700 W
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 412-2900
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 412-2900
Gr: 7-9 | 1,182 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Evergreen Jr High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3401 S 2000 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5164
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5164
Gr: 6-9 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1212.
Olympus High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4055 S 2300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-5400
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,151 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
Fort Herriman Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14050 S Mirabella Dr
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2450
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2450
Gr: 7-9 | 1,195 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1414.
Vanguard Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2650 South Decker Lake Lane
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 327-8724
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 327-8724
Gr: 7-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1515.
Mountain Creek Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5325 W Bingham Rim Road
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 412-1000
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 412-1000
Gr: 7-9 | 1,313 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1616.
Alta High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11055 S 1000 E
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-5600
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-5600
Gr: 8-12 | 2,278 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1717.
West High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
241 N 300 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8500
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8500
Gr: 7-12 | 2,503 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1818.
Bingham High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2160 W 10400 S
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 256-5100
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 256-5100
Gr: 10-12 | 2,461 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1919.
Navigator Pointe Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6844 S Navigator Rd
West Jordan, UT 84084
(801) 840-1210
West Jordan, UT 84084
(801) 840-1210
Gr: K-9 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2020.
Riverview Jr High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
751 W Tripp Lane
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 264-7446
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 264-7446
Gr: 7-9 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2121.
Blind Region 2
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1655 East 3300
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 464-0840
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 464-0840
Gr: PK-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2222.
Highland High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2166 S 1700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 484-4343
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 484-4343
Gr: 9-12 | 1,973 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2323.
Oquirrh Hills Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12949 S 2700 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2350
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2350
Gr: 7-9 | 1,261 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2424.
Early Light Academy At Daybreak
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11709 Vadania Dr
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 302-5988
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 302-5988
Gr: K-9 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2525.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7350 S 900 E
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 826-6000
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 826-6000
Gr: 8-12 | 2,421 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2626.
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
431 W 11915 S
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 810-3590
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 810-3590
Gr: 7-12 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2727.
Riverton High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12476 S Silverwolf Way (2700 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 256-5800
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 256-5800
Gr: 10-12 | 2,295 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2828.
Paradigm High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11577 S 3600 W
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 666-2981
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 666-2981
Gr: 7-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2929.
Sunset Ridge Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6881 W 8200 S
West Jordan, UT 84081
(801) 412-2475
West Jordan, UT 84081
(801) 412-2475
Gr: 7-9 | 1,377 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3030.
Murray High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5440 S State
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7460
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7460
Gr: 10-12 | 1,364 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3131.
Hidden Valley Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15410 S Harmon Day Dr.
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-1050
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-1050
Gr: 7-9 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Diamond Ridge High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9800 S 800 East
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-9900
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-9900
Gr: 6-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Horizonte Instruction & Training Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1234 S Main
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 578-8574
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 578-8574
Gr: 7-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 W 11000 S
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 572-7035
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 572-7035
Gr: 7-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3535.
Mountain Ridge High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14100 S Sentinel Ridge Blvd
Herriman, UT 84096
(801) 412-1700
Herriman, UT 84096
(801) 412-1700
Gr: 10-12 | 2,738 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Salt Lake County, UT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Salt Lake County, UT include Academy For Math Engineering & Science, North Star Academy and Beehive Science & Technology Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Salt Lake County?
99 public high schools are located in Salt Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Salt Lake County?
Salt Lake County public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public high schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Salt Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Salt Lake County include: Highland High School vs. East High School, Sunset Ridge Middle School vs. West Hills Middle School, West Hills Middle School vs. Sunset Ridge Middle School
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