For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,725 students in Vernal, UT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Vernal, UT are Uintah High School, Terra Academy and Ashley Valley Educ. Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernal, UT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Utah public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Vernal have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public high schools.
Vernal, UT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Terra Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Vernal, UT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Uintah High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1880 W 500 N
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3110
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,843 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Terra Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
267 Aggie Blvd.
Vernal, UT 84078
(844) 322-6562
Vernal, UT 84078
(844) 322-6562
Gr: K-12 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Ashley Valley Educ. Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
559 N 1700 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-4675
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-4675
Gr: 8-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 287:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Vernal, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
830 East Main
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 789-2045
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 789-2045
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Vernal, UT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Vernal, UT include Uintah High School, Terra Academy and Ashley Valley Educ. Center.
How many public high schools are located in Vernal?
3 public high schools are located in Vernal.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernal?
Vernal public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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