For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,396 students in Vernal, UT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Vernal, UT are Uintah Middle School, Vernal Middle School and Terra Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernal, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Vernal have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Vernal, UT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Uintah Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
161 N 1000 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3130
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3130
Grades: 6-8
| 595 students
Rank: #22.
Vernal Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
721 W 100 S
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3140
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3140
Grades: 6-8
| 831 students
Rank: #33.
Terra Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
267 Aggie Blvd.
Vernal, UT 84078
(844) 322-6562
Vernal, UT 84078
(844) 322-6562
Grades: K-12
| 622 students
Rank: #44.
Uintah Online School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
559 N 1700 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3100
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3100
Grades: K-8
| 51 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 8-12
| 297 students
Vernal, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
830 East Main
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 789-2045
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 789-2045
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Vernal, UT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Vernal, UT include Uintah Middle School, Vernal Middle School and Terra Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Vernal?
5 public middle schools are located in Vernal.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernal?
Vernal public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% 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 Vernal are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Vernal include: Vernal Middle School vs. Uintah Middle School, Uintah Middle School vs. Vernal Middle School, Uintah Middle School vs. Terra Academy
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