Total enrollment
2,091
-183 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
Emery County
Utah · Public K-12
Emery County's public-school directory totals 10 schools, with student enrollment near 2,091. Emery District is the largest district. Median household income runs around $74,291. By level, that breaks down as 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Emery County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Emery County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Utah | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 42.7% | #15 of 23 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,091 | #21 of 25 | #2,190 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 10 | #17 of 25 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.3:1 | #3 of 25 | #2,338 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 46.9% | #4 of 25 | #1,784 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 23.1% | #21 of 25 | #2,015 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.
Emery County school rankings
Residents
10,046
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
10
1 districts
Enrollment
2,091
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$74,291
Below Utah avg
Free/reduced lunch
46.9%
Above Utah avg
Elementary
6
958 students
Middle
2
436 students
High
2
697 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Emery District
2,091 students · 1 district in Emery County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Emery 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+
18.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.6%
civilian labor
Median age
39
27.9% under 18
Test scores in Emery County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Utah state average: 41.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Ferron School· 61.2%
- Castle Dale School· 53.9%
- Huntington School· 42.6%
- Cleveland School· 40.0%
- San Rafael Middle School· 39.5%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Book Cliff School· 27.6%
- Canyon View Middle School· 35.6%
- San Rafael Middle School· 39.5%
- Cleveland School· 40.0%
- Huntington School· 42.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emery High | Castle Dale | High | 09-12 | 614 | · |
| Huntington School | Huntington | Elementary | PK-05 | 224 | · |
| San Rafael Middle School | Ferron | Middle | 06-08 | 221 | · |
| Canyon View Middle School | Huntington | Middle | 06-08 | 215 | · |
| Ferron School | Ferron | Elementary | PK-05 | 200 | · |
| Cleveland School | Cleveland | Elementary | PK-05 | 169 | · |
| Castle Dale School | Castle Dale | Elementary | KG-05 | 127 | · |
| Book Cliff School | Green River | Elementary | PK-06 | 123 | · |
| Cottonwood School | Orangeville | Elementary | PK-05 | 115 | · |
| Green River High | Green River | High | 07-12 | 83 | · |
Cities in Emery County
About Emery County
In Utah, Emery County is a compact county of about 10,046 residents. 10 public schools across the county serves about 2,091 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $74,291, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 11% lower than the Utah median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Emery County is built around 6 elementary schools (958 students), 2 middle schools (436), and 2 high schools (697).
Emery District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,091 students across Emery County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 8%: 2,274 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,091 in SY 2024-25.
On this page, the community for Emery County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data