Grand School District

264 S 400 E
Moab, UT 84532
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,436 students in Grand School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
Public Schools in Grand School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (UT)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,107 Schools
# Students
1,436 Students
676,842 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
31,428 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Grand School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 152 school districts in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (UT)
#124 out of 154 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
40%
(20-21)
31%
43%
(20-21)
36%
45%
82%
88%
(2022-23)
28.6%
26.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.48
% American Indian
7%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
25%
21%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
66%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,648 is higher than the state median of $10,799. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,172 is higher than the state median of $10,896. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (UT)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$7,309 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$7,375 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,648
$10,799
Spending / Student
$27,172
$10,896

Best Grand School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
608 S 400 E
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-8931
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Helen M. Knight School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
505 N Mivida Dr
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-7350
Gr: K-6 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Grand County Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
439 S 100 E
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-7158
Gr: 7-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
C R Sundwall Center
Special Education School
190 E 100 N
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-5628
Gr: PK-K | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Grand School District?
Grand School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,436 students.
What is the rank of Grand School District?
Grand School District is ranked #122 out of 152 school districts in Utah (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand School District?
66% of Grand School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand School District?
Grand School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What is Grand School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,172 is higher than the state median of $10,896. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,436 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in UT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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