For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 7,914 students in Iron County, UT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Iron County, UT are Cedar Middle School, Canyon View Middle School and Parowan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron County, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Iron County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Iron County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2215 West Royal Hunte Dr
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2810
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2810
Gr: 6-8 | 1,149 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Canyon View Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1865 N Main
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-2830
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-2830
Gr: 6-8 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Parowan High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 W 100 N, Po Box 337
Parowan, UT 84761
(435) 477-3366
Parowan, UT 84761
(435) 477-3366
Gr: 7-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Southwest Educational Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 W 800 S
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2870
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2870
Gr: K-12 | 4,769 students Student-teacher ratio: 238:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Thoroughbred Way
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 867-5558
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 867-5558
Gr: K-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Iron County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2215 Royal Hunte Dr
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2810
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2810
Gr: 7-8 | 1,089 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Foothill High - Detention (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
270 E 1600 N
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-2513
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-2513
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Foothill High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
270 E 1600 N
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-2513
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-2513
Gr: 10-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 50%
270 East 1600 North
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-2500
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-2500
Gr: 6-12
121 North 1550 West
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 897-8168
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 897-8168
Gr: 6-12
6484 North 2300 West
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-4876
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-4876
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Iron County, UT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Iron County, UT include Cedar Middle School, Canyon View Middle School and Parowan High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Iron County?
5 public middle schools are located in Iron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron County?
Iron County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Iron County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Iron County include: Canyon View Middle School vs. Cedar Middle School, Cedar Middle School vs. Canyon View Middle School, Cedar Middle School vs. Gateway Preparatory Academy
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