Best Public Middle Schools in 84720 (Cedar City, UT) (2025-26)

Best 84720 Utah Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 5,918 students in 84720, UT.

The top ranked public middle schools in 84720, UT are Cedar Middle School and Southwest Educational Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 84720 have an score of 45% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 84720, UT have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Utah public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best 84720, UT Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Cedar Middle School

(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
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2215 West Royal Hunte Dr
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2810

Gr: 6-8 | 1,149 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Rank: #22.

Southwest Educational Academy

Alternative School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
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510 W 800 S
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2870

Gr: K-12 | 4,769 students Student-teacher ratio: 238:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

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School

Location

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Cross Hollows Inter Middle School (Closed 2023)

2215 Royal Hunte Dr
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2810

Gr: 7-8 | 1,089 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Foothill High - Detention (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

270 E 1600 N
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-2513

Gr: 8-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Foothill High School (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

270 E 1600 N
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-2513

Gr: 10-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 50%

Southwest Utah Youth Center (Yic) (Closed 2011)

270 East 1600 North
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-2500

Gr: 6-12

Turning Point Family Care (Yic) (Closed 2011)

121 North 1550 West
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 897-8168

Gr: 6-12

Youth Health Associates - Cedar Ranch Academy (Closed 2011)

6484 North 2300 West
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 867-4876

Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 84720, UT?

The top ranked public middle schools in 84720, UT include Cedar Middle School and Southwest Educational Academy.

How many public middle schools are located in 84720?

2 public middle schools are located in 84720.

What is the racial composition of students in 84720?

84720 public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).