Iron District School District
School District · Cedar City, Utah
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
18
9 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,643
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.9:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
18
9 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,643
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.9:1
Evaluating Iron District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Iron 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.
Launch High
Cedar City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Iron Springs School
Cedar City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Parowan High
Parowan · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Utah rank
#50 of 58
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Utah avg
Per-pupil spending
$8,643
$2,625 vs Utah median
District size
14,790 students
Much larger than Utah median
The short answer
Iron District ranks #50 of 58 Utah districts by overall school rating. Iron District's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Launch High (8.6/10), Iron Springs School (7.0/10), and Parowan High (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 33% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 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 Iron District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Iron District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Launch High | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Iron Springs School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Parowan High | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Canyon View High | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Parowan School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Canyon View Middle | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Fiddlers Canyon School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Cedar North School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Cedar City High | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Enoch School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Iron District
Iron District is a Cedar City, Utah school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 14,790 students with a student-teacher ratio of 27.9:1. The district invests $8,643 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Iron District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Launch High, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Iron District students show an average math proficiency of 55.2% and ELA proficiency of 56.7%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Iron District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Iron District with test data.
Schools in Iron District
18 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 4
District Details
- State
- Utah
- City
- Cedar City
- Total Enrollment
- 14,790
- Teachers (FTE)
- 530
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Iron District?
Iron District has 18 schools in total — 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Iron District?
The average composite rating for Iron District is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Iron District?
Iron District spends $8,643 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Iron District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Iron District is 27.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Iron District?
Launch High is the highest-rated school in Iron District with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Iron District?
Across schools in Iron District with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Iron District compare to other districts in Utah?
Iron District has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 18 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.7%
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Compare Iron 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)
- 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)
- Kane 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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