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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 campus. The level mix is 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools.

7-year change in Duchesne County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,270
+980 (+23%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
+1 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 85%
% Hispanic
12%
was 7%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
14
1 districts
Enrollment
5,270
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
White
87%
Hispanic
8%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
77%
Hispanic
12%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
5%
Pacific Islander
0%
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)
  1. Altamont School· 53.9%
  2. Neola School· 40.9%
  3. Myton School· 37.8%
  4. Kings Peak School· 37.3%
  5. Duchesne School· 36.4%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. Altamont High· 29.1%
  2. Roosevelt Jr High· 29.1%
  3. Tabiona School· 29.6%
  4. Duchesne High· 30.6%
  5. East School· 30.7%

See all 11 schools in Duchesne County ranked by score →

All schools (14)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Union HighRooseveltHigh09-121,166·
Roosevelt Jr HighRooseveltMiddle06-08787·
Kings Peak SchoolRooseveltElementaryKG-05479·
East SchoolRooseveltElementaryPK-05450·
Centennial SchoolRooseveltElementaryKG-05438·
Duchesne SchoolDuchesneElementaryPK-06419·
Duchesne HighDuchesneHigh07-12408·
Altamont SchoolAltamontElementaryPK-06357·
Altamont HighAltamontHigh07-12273·
Neola SchoolNeolaElementaryKG-05137·
Myton SchoolMytonElementaryKG-05120·
Tabiona SchoolTabionaElementaryKG-06109·
Tabiona HighTabionaHigh07-1274·
Con Amore SchoolMytonCombinedPK-1253·

Cities in Duchesne County

Roosevelt5 schoolsAltamont2 schoolsDuchesne2 schoolsMyton2 schoolsTabiona2 schoolsNeola1 school

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 23% from the 4,290 reported in SY 2017-18. Duchesne County now counts 14 public schools, up from 13 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 85% to 77%.

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

How many public schools are in Duchesne County?
Duchesne County, Utah has 14 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,270 students.
How many high schools are in Duchesne County?
Duchesne County, Utah has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 1,921 students.
How many middle schools are in Duchesne County?
Duchesne County, Utah has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 787 students.
How many elementary schools are in Duchesne County?
Duchesne County, Utah has 8 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,509 students.
What is the largest school district in Duchesne County?
Duchesne District is the largest school district in Duchesne County, serving approximately 5,270 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Duchesne County?
Duchesne County has roughly 20,185 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Duchesne County?
Median household income in Duchesne County is $78,445, below the Utah average of $83,812. About 9.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Duchesne County?
Approximately 18.5% of adults 25 and older in Duchesne County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Duchesne County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 35.7% of students in Duchesne County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Utah county average of 34.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Duchesne County schools?
Across Duchesne County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 19.9 to 1.

Duchesne County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data