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Carbon District

Utah · Public School District
9
Schools
3,468
Students
$17,372
Per-Pupil Spend
+21% nat'l
44.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-8pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Carbon District is a public school district in Utah serving 3,468 students across 9 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,372 is above average for a US public school district. 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bruin Point SchoolPK–0597
Castle Heights SchoolKG–05422
Creekview SchoolPK–05450
Sally Mauro SchoolPK–05318
Wellington SchoolPK–05267
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Helper Middle06–08205
Mont Harmon Middle06–08601
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Carbon High09–121,023
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Castle Valley CenterPK–1285
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,372+21% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
38%
State
47.5%
Local (property tax)
38.4%
Federal
14.1%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (38%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
3,468
Students
44%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateUtah →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,372 per pupil — 21% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Carbon District?
Carbon District has 9 public schools, serving a total of 3,468 students.
What is the graduation rate for Carbon District?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Carbon District spend per student?
Carbon District spends $17,372 per pupil — 21% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Carbon District?
44% of students in Carbon District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Carbon District?
No, Carbon District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Carbon District serve?
Carbon District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Carbon District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Carbon District is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.