South Summit District School District
School District · Kamas, Utah
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,207
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,207
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Evaluating South Summit District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge South Summit 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.
Silver Summit School
Kamas · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Silver Summit Academy
Park City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Summit High
Kamas · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Utah rank
#23 of 58
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Utah avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,207
+$1,939 vs Utah median
District size
1,685 students
Smaller than Utah median
The short answer
South Summit District ranks #23 of 58 Utah districts by overall school rating. South Summit District's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Silver Summit School (8.5/10), Silver Summit Academy (7.7/10), and South Summit High (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in South Summit District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silver Summit School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Silver Summit Academy | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | South Summit High | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | South Summit School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | South Summit Middle | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About South Summit District
South Summit District is a Kamas, Utah school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,685 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.3:1. The district invests $13,207 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, South Summit District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Silver Summit School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, South Summit District students show an average math proficiency of 52.9% and ELA proficiency of 59.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in South Summit District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in South Summit District with test data.
Schools in South Summit District
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Utah
- City
- Kamas
- Total Enrollment
- 1,685
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Summit District?
South Summit District has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for South Summit District?
The average composite rating for South Summit District is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in South Summit District?
South Summit District spends $13,207 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in South Summit District?
The average student-teacher ratio in South Summit District is 18.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in South Summit District?
Silver Summit School is the highest-rated school in South Summit District with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in South Summit District?
Across schools in South Summit District with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does South Summit District compare to other districts in Utah?
South Summit District has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 5 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.1%
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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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