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Wasatch County

Utah · Public K-12

Wasatch County, Utah hosts 11 public K-12 schools and around 9,108 students, averaging roughly 828 per school. Wasatch District runs the largest share. By level, that breaks down as 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.

4-year change in Wasatch County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
9,108
-438 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Wasatch County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn UtahIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
56.5%#1 of 23N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
9,108#10 of 25#870 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
10#20 of 25N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
22.2:1#20 of 25#2,632 of 2,655
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
20.3%#22 of 25#2,502 of 2,526
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
39.6%#8 of 25#1,495 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.

Wasatch County school rankings

Largest schoolsAll rankings →
Residents
36,642
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
11
2 districts
Enrollment
9,108
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$117,608
Above Utah avg
Free/reduced lunch
20.3%
Below Utah avg
Elementary
8
4,798 students
Middle
2
1,706 students
High
1
2,604 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Wasatch District
8,780 students · 2 districts in Wasatch County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Wasatch 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
83%
Hispanic
15%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
75%
Hispanic
21%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
51.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.0%
civilian labor
Median age
37
28.8% under 18

Test scores in Wasatch County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Utah state average: 41.8%.

See all 9 schools in Wasatch County ranked by score →

All schools (11)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Wasatch HighHeber CityHigh09-122,604·
Wasatch Learning AcademyHeber CityElementaryKG-081,232·
Timpanogos Middle SchoolHeber CityMiddle06-081,033·
Old Mill SchoolHeber CityElementaryPK-05769·
Rocky Mountain MiddleHeber CityMiddle06-08673·
Midway SchoolMidwayElementaryPK-05652·
J.R. Smith SchoolHeber CityElementaryPK-05633·
Daniels Canyon SchoolHeber CityElementaryPK-05623·
Heber Valley SchoolHeber CityElementaryPK-05561·
Soldier Hollow Charter SchoolHeber CityElementaryPK-08328·
Deer Creek HighHeber CityElementaryM-M··

Cities in Wasatch County

Heber City10 schoolsMidway1 school

About Wasatch County

Across the low-population Utah county of Wasatch County of about 36,642 residents, the public-school footprint covers 11 schools and about 9,108 students.

In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $117,608 a year, roughly 51% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 3%. That income level is 40% above the Utah median.

On the school-mix side, Wasatch County comprises 8 elementary schools (4,798 students), 2 middle schools (1,706), and 1 high school (2,604).

Wasatch District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 8,780 students across Wasatch County.

Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 5%: 9,546 students in SY 2020-21 versus 9,108 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Wasatch County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Wasatch County?
Wasatch County, Utah has 11 public K-12 schools serving approximately 9,108 students.
How many high schools are in Wasatch County?
Wasatch County, Utah has 1 public high school, serving approximately 2,604 students.
How many middle schools are in Wasatch County?
Wasatch County, Utah has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,706 students.
How many elementary schools are in Wasatch County?
Wasatch County, Utah has 8 public elementary schools, serving approximately 4,798 students.
What is the largest school district in Wasatch County?
Wasatch District is the largest school district in Wasatch County, serving approximately 8,780 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Wasatch County?
Wasatch County has roughly 36,642 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Wasatch County?
Median household income in Wasatch County is $117,608, above the Utah average of $83,812. About 3.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Wasatch County?
Approximately 51.3% of adults 25 and older in Wasatch County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Wasatch County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 20.3% of students in Wasatch County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Utah county average of 34.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wasatch County schools?
Across Wasatch County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 31.0 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data