For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 5,378 students in 84720, UT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 84720, UT are Cedar Middle School and Southwest Educational Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 84720 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 84720, UT have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 84720, UT Public Middle Schools (2026)
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 | 1,139 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
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 | 4,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 283:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 84720, UT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 84720, UT include Cedar Middle School and Southwest Educational Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 84720?
2 public middle schools are located in 84720.
What is the racial composition of students in 84720?
84720 public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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