For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 7,052 students in Cedar City, UT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cedar City, UT are Success Suu, Launch High School and Cedar City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar City, UT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Utah public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Cedar City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Utah public high schools.
Cedar City, UT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canyon View High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cedar City, UT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Success Suu
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
351 W University Blvd, Mc205
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 865-8790
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 865-8790
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Launch High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1975 W Royal Hunte Dr
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 865-3160
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 865-3160
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Cedar City High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
703 W 600 S
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2820
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2820
Gr: 9-12 | 1,372 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 4,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 283:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Canyon View High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
166 W 1925 N
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-2813
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 586-2813
Gr: 9-12 | 1,021 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Cedar City, Utah Public 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 students 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 high schools in Cedar City, UT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cedar City, UT include Success Suu, Launch High School and Cedar City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cedar City?
5 public high schools are located in Cedar City.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar City?
Cedar City public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cedar City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cedar City include: Canyon View High School vs. Cedar City High School, Cedar City High School vs. Canyon View High School, Success Suu vs. Cedar City High School
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