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Emery District

Utah · Public School District
10
Schools
2,230
Students
$27,568
Per-Pupil Spend
+92% nat'l
53.1%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
94.6%
Graduation Rate
+8.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Emery District is a public school district in Utah serving 2,230 students across 10 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $27,568 is above average for a US public school district. 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Book Cliff SchoolPK–06140
Castle Dale SchoolKG–05145
Cleveland SchoolPK–05181
Cottonwood SchoolPK–05159
Ferron SchoolPK–05212
Huntington SchoolPK–05239
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Canyon View Middle School06–08200
San Rafael Middle School06–08242
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Emery High09–12642
Green River High07–1270
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,568+92% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
36%
54%
State
36.4%
Local (property tax)
53.5%
Federal
10.1%

Funding is shared between state (36%) and local sources (54%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
2,230
Students
53%
Free Lunch
$28K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.6%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateUtah →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.6% graduation rate — 8.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $27,568 per pupil — 92% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Emery District?
Emery District has 10 public schools, serving a total of 2,230 students.
What is the graduation rate for Emery District?
The graduation rate is 94.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Emery District spend per student?
Emery District spends $27,568 per pupil — 92% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Emery District?
53% of students in Emery District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Emery District?
No, Emery District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Emery District serve?
Emery District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Emery District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Emery District is 49/100. 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.