Total enrollment
453
+154 (+52%) vs SY 2017-18
Piute County
Utah · Public K-12
Piute County reports 6 public K-12 schools and roughly 453 students enrolled, per NCES, with a mix of 5 elementary and 1 high.
7-year change in Piute County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 86%
% Hispanic
15%
was 13%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
453
NCES CCD
Median income
$48,393
Below Utah avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.9%
Above Utah avg
Elementary
5
312 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
141 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Piute District
453 students · 1 district in Piute County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Piute 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+
19.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.9%
civilian labor
Median age
48
19.3% under 18
Test scores in Piute County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Utah state average: 41.8%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Piute High· 39.1%
- Circleville School· 39.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Peak Academy | Junction | Elementary | KG-08 | 161 | · |
| Piute High | Junction | High | 07-12 | 141 | · |
| Circleville School | Circleville | Elementary | KG-08 | 105 | · |
| Oscarson School | Marysvale | Elementary | KG-06 | 24 | · |
| Circleville Preschool | Circleville | Elementary | PK-PK | 17 | · |
| Oscarson Preschool | Marysvale | Elementary | PK-PK | 5 | · |
Cities in Piute County
About Piute County
In Utah, Piute County is a low-population county of about 1,694 residents. 6 public schools across the county hosts about 453 students between them.
Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $48,393, about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 42% below the Utah median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Piute County comprises 5 elementary schools (312 students), and 1 high school (141).
The largest single district in Piute County is Piute District, which alone enrolls about 453 students.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Piute County has rose 52% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 299 students to 453. The school count climbed from 5 to 6 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 86% to 81% over the same window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Piute County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data