Carbon District School District
School District · Price, Utah
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,320
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,320
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Evaluating Carbon District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Carbon District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Castle Heights School
Price · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Creekview School
Price · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wellington School
Wellington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Utah rank
#34 of 58
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Utah avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,592
+$1,324 vs Utah median
District size
3,320 students
Larger than Utah median
The short answer
Carbon District ranks #34 of 58 Utah districts by overall school rating. Carbon District's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Castle Heights School (8.2/10), Creekview School (8.1/10), and Wellington School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 49% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Carbon District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Carbon District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castle Heights School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Creekview School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Wellington School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Mont Harmon Middle | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Sally Mauro School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Helper Middle | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Carbon High | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Bruin Point School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Castle Valley Center | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Carbon District
Carbon District is a Price, Utah school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 3,320 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.7:1. District-level spending was $12,592 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Carbon District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Castle Heights School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Carbon District students show an average math proficiency of 49.6% and ELA proficiency of 53.3%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Carbon District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Carbon District with test data.
Schools in Carbon District
9 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Utah
- City
- Price
- Total Enrollment
- 3,320
- Teachers (FTE)
- 188
- District spending per student
- $12,592NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Carbon District?
Carbon District has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Carbon District?
The average composite rating for Carbon District is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Carbon District?
Carbon District's district-level spending was $12,592 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Carbon District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Carbon District is 17.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Carbon District?
Castle Heights School is the highest-rated school in Carbon District with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Carbon District?
Across schools in Carbon District with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Carbon District compare to other districts in Utah?
Carbon District has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Utah by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.3%
How we rate schools
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Compare Carbon District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Davis District (96)
- Alpine District (91)
- Granite District (86)
- Jordan District (69)
- Washington District (56)
- Weber District (52)
- Canyons District (50)
- Nebo District (49)
- Salt Lake District (40)
- Tooele District (27)
- Cache District (26)
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- Ogden City District (22)
- Provo District (22)
- Iron District (18)
- Duchesne District (15)
- Sevier District (14)
- Uintah District (13)
- Murray District (12)
- Park City District (12)
- San Juan District (12)
- Logan City District (11)
- Emery District (10)
- Garfield District (10)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Utah Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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