For the 2026 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, Big Water High School and Kanab Middle 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 49% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), 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 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kane County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 N Center, 150 N Center
Orderville, UT 84758
(435) 648-2278
Orderville, UT 84758
(435) 648-2278
Gr: 7-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Kanab Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
690 S Cowboy Way
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-5809
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-5809
Gr: 7-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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, Big Water High School and Kanab Middle 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 31% (majority Hispanic).
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