For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,496 students in Carbon County, UT.
The top ranked public high schools in Carbon County, UT are Castle Valley Center, Carbon High School and Pinnacle Canyon Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbon County, UT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Utah public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Carbon County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public high schools.
Carbon County, UT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pinnacle Canyon Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Carbon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Castle Valley Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
755 N Cedar Hills Dr
Price, UT 84501
(435) 637-9150
Price, UT 84501
(435) 637-9150
Grades: PK-12
| 92 students
Rank: #22.
Carbon High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 E 400 N
Price, UT 84501
(435) 637-2463
Price, UT 84501
(435) 637-2463
Grades: 9-12
| 1,009 students
Rank: #33.
Pinnacle Canyon Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 N 600 E
Price, UT 84501
(435) 613-8102
Price, UT 84501
(435) 613-8102
Grades: PK-12
| 395 students
Carbon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1395 South Carbon Ave
Price, UT 84501
(435) 636-4740
Price, UT 84501
(435) 636-4740
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
100 Viking Blvd
Sunnyside, UT 84539
(435) 888-4461
Sunnyside, UT 84539
(435) 888-4461
Grades: 7-12
| 131 students
Lighthouse High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
251 W 400 N
Price, UT 84501
(435) 637-7540
Price, UT 84501
(435) 637-7540
Grades: 10-12
| 81 students
P.o. Box 399
Sunnyside, UT 84539
(435) 888-4474
Sunnyside, UT 84539
(435) 888-4474
Grades: PK-6
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Carbon County, UT?
The top ranked public high schools in Carbon County, UT include Castle Valley Center, Carbon High School and Pinnacle Canyon Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Carbon County?
3 public high schools are located in Carbon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbon County?
Carbon County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Carbon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Carbon County include: Carbon High School vs. Pinnacle Canyon Academy, Pinnacle Canyon Academy vs. Carbon High School
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