For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 6,707 students in Riverton, UT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Riverton, UT are North Star Academy, Fort Herriman Middle School and Summit Academy - Independence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverton, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Riverton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Riverton, UT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2920 W 14000 S
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 302-9579
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 302-9579
Gr: K-9 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Fort Herriman Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14050 S Mirabella Dr
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2450
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2450
Gr: 7-9 | 1,235 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Summit Academy - Independence
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15327 S. Noell Nelson Drive
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 987-8755
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 987-8755
Gr: PK-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Oquirrh Hills Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12949 S 2700 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2350
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2350
Gr: 7-9 | 1,276 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Hidden Valley Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15410 S Harmon Day Dr.
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-1050
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-1050
Gr: 7-9 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
South Hills Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13508 S 4000 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2400
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2400
Gr: 7-9 | 1,154 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Kauri Sue Hamilton
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2827 W 13400 S
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 567-8500
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 567-8500
Gr: K-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Academy High School
Charter School
14942 S 560 West
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 495-3272
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 495-3272
Gr: K-12 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Riverton, UT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Riverton, UT include North Star Academy, Fort Herriman Middle School and Summit Academy - Independence.
How many public middle schools are located in Riverton?
8 public middle schools are located in Riverton.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverton?
Riverton public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Riverton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Riverton include: Oquirrh Hills Middle School vs. South Hills Middle School, Fort Herriman Middle School vs. South Hills Middle School, South Hills Middle School vs. Oquirrh Hills Middle School
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