South Sanpete School District

39 S Main
Manti, UT 84642
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

South Sanpete School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,295 students in South Sanpete School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
Public Schools in South Sanpete School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (UT)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,112 Schools
# Students
3,295 Students
681,035 Students
# Teachers
173 Teachers
31,284 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

South Sanpete School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 153 school districts in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (UT)
#60 out of 154 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of South Sanpete   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
40%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Sanpete   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
42%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Sanpete   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
44%
45%
90%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of South Sanpete   School District and public school graduation rate of Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.46
# American Indian Students
11 Students
6,356 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
11,203 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
466 Students
135,730 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
20%
# Black Students
14 Students
8,999 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
2,696 Students
481,682 Students
% White Students
82%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
10,774 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
84 Students
26,165 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
127
16,573
# Students in K Grade:
225
44,583
# Students in 1st Grade:
227
47,327
# Students in 2nd Grade:
245
50,032
# Students in 3rd Grade:
220
50,137
# Students in 4th Grade:
245
50,477
# Students in 5th Grade:
232
51,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
239
50,580
# Students in 7th Grade:
272
52,075
# Students in 8th Grade:
245
52,556
# Students in 9th Grade:
251
53,806
# Students in 10th Grade:
249
55,206
# Students in 11th Grade:
280
54,321
# Students in 12th Grade:
238
51,610
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,296 is higher than the state median of $10,732. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,172 is higher than the state median of $10,829. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (UT)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$7,309 MM
This chart displays total revenue of South Sanpete   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$37 MM
$7,375 MM
This chart displays total spending of South Sanpete   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,296
$10,732
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in South Sanpete   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,172
$10,829
This chart displays average spending per public school student in South Sanpete   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best South Sanpete School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ephraim School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
570 S 300 East
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-4171
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
Ephraim Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
555 S 100 E
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-4037
Grades: 6-8
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
Gunnison Valley School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
550 S 100 E, 550 S 100 E
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-7880
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #44.
Manti School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
150 W 100 S
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-2271
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #55.
Manti High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 W 500 N
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-2281
Grades: 9-12
| 675 students
Rank: #66.
Gunnison Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35 E 600 S
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-7256
Grades: 9-12
| 332 students
Rank: #77.
Gunnison Valley Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
271 E 600 S, 271 E 600 S
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-5337
Grades: 6-8
| 240 students
Rank: n/an/a
39 S Main St
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-2261
Grades: K-12
| 12 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Sanpete School District?
South Sanpete School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,295 students.
What is the rank of South Sanpete School District?
South Sanpete School District is ranked #63 out of 153 school districts in Utah (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Utah school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Sanpete School District?
82% of South Sanpete School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Sanpete School District?
South Sanpete School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What is South Sanpete School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,172 is higher than the state median of $10,829. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,295 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in UT)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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