For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 333 students in Kane County, UT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Kane County, UT are Valley High School, Kanab Middle School and Big Water High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kane County, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Kane County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Middle Schools in Kane County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
150 N Center, 150 N Center
Orderville, UT 84758
(435) 648-2278
Orderville, UT 84758
(435) 648-2278
Grades: 7-12
| 154 students
Rank: #22.
Kanab Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
690 S Cowboy Way
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-5809
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-5809
Grades: 7-8
| 150 students
Rank: #33.
Big Water High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 Aaron Burr Rd
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 675-5821
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 675-5821
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Kane County Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Caviat - Swatc Campus High School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
733 South Cowboy Way
Kanab, UT 84741
(928) 645-2737
Kanab, UT 84741
(928) 645-2737
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kane County, UT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kane County, UT include Valley High School, Kanab Middle School and Big Water High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kane County?
3 public middle schools are located in Kane County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kane County?
Kane County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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