Total enrollment
5,270
+170 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Duchesne County
Utah · Public K-12
Duchesne County serves about 5,270 K-12 students across 14 public schools, an average of roughly 376 students per school. The level mix is 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools.
4-year change in Duchesne County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
14
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Duchesne County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Utah | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 34.3% | #22 of 23 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,270 | #14 of 25 | #1,282 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 14 | #13 of 25 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.4:1 | #8 of 25 | #2,546 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 35.7% | #10 of 25 | #2,251 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 38.3% | #10 of 25 | #1,542 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Duchesne County school rankings
Residents
20,185
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
14
1 districts
Enrollment
5,270
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$78,445
Below Utah avg
Free/reduced lunch
35.7%
Above Utah avg
Elementary
8
2,509 students
Middle
1
787 students
High
4
1,921 students
Combined / other
1
53 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Duchesne District
5,270 students · 1 district in Duchesne County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Duchesne County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
18.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.3%
civilian labor
Median age
34
32.2% under 18
Test scores in Duchesne County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Utah state average: 41.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Altamont School· 53.9%
- Neola School· 40.9%
- Myton School· 37.8%
- Kings Peak School· 37.3%
- Duchesne School· 36.4%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Altamont High· 29.1%
- Roosevelt Jr High· 29.1%
- Tabiona School· 29.6%
- Duchesne High· 30.6%
- East School· 30.7%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union High | Roosevelt | High | 09-12 | 1,166 | · |
| Roosevelt Jr High | Roosevelt | Middle | 06-08 | 787 | · |
| Kings Peak School | Roosevelt | Elementary | KG-05 | 479 | · |
| East School | Roosevelt | Elementary | PK-05 | 450 | · |
| Centennial School | Roosevelt | Elementary | KG-05 | 438 | · |
| Duchesne School | Duchesne | Elementary | PK-06 | 419 | · |
| Duchesne High | Duchesne | High | 07-12 | 408 | · |
| Altamont School | Altamont | Elementary | PK-06 | 357 | · |
| Altamont High | Altamont | High | 07-12 | 273 | · |
| Neola School | Neola | Elementary | KG-05 | 137 | · |
| Myton School | Myton | Elementary | KG-05 | 120 | · |
| Tabiona School | Tabiona | Elementary | KG-06 | 109 | · |
| Tabiona High | Tabiona | High | 07-12 | 74 | · |
| Con Amore School | Myton | Combined | PK-12 | 53 | · |
Cities in Duchesne County
About Duchesne County
Duchesne County is a sparse Utah county of about 20,185 residents, home to 14 public schools and roughly 5,270 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $78,445, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 6% below the Utah median.
In terms of grade levels, Duchesne County is built around 8 elementary schools (2,509 students), 1 middle school (787), 4 high schools (1,921), and 1 combined or other schools.
Duchesne District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 5,270 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,270 students, increased 3% from the 5,100 reported in SY 2020-21.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Duchesne County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data