South Summit School District

285 East 400 South
Kamas, UT 84036
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,685 students in South Summit 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 Summit School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
6 Schools
1,112 Schools
# Students
1,685 Students
681,035 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
31,284 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

South Summit 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (UT)
#63 out of 154 school districts
(Top 50%)
(20-21)
39%
39%
(20-21)
42%
43%
(20-21)
44%
45%
90-94%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
15%
20%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
84%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,612 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 $14,746 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
$26 MM
$7,309 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$7,375 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,612
$10,732
Spending / Student
$14,746
$10,829

Best South Summit School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silver Summit Academy
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6407 N Business Park Loop Rd.
Park City, UT 84098
(435) 901-1697
Grades: 6-12
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
South Summit Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
355 E 300 S
Kamas, UT 84036
(435) 783-4341
Grades: 5-8
| 474 students
Rank: #33.
Silver Summit School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6407 N Business Partk Loop Rd
Kamas, UT 84036
(435) 640-6095
Grades: K-5
| 69 students
Rank: #44.
South Summit School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
535 E 300 S
Kamas, UT 84036
(435) 783-4318
Grades: PK-4
| 516 students
Rank: #55.
South Summit High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
45 S 300 E
Kamas, UT 84036
(435) 783-4313
Grades: 9-12
| 524 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Summit Preschool
Special Education School
375 E 300 S
Kamas, UT 84036
(435) 783-4301
Grades: PK
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Summit School District?
South Summit School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,685 students.
What is the rank of South Summit School District?
South Summit School District is ranked #64 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.
What is the racial composition of students in South Summit School District?
84% of South Summit School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Summit School District?
South Summit School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What is South Summit School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,746 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: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,685 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in UT)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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