For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,396 students in 84078, UT.
The top ranked public middle schools in 84078, UT are Uintah Middle School, Vernal Middle School and Terra Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 84078 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 84078, UT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 84078, UT Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Uintah Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
161 N 1000 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3130
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3130
Gr: 6-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Vernal Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
721 W 100 S
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3140
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3140
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Terra Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
267 Aggie Blvd.
Vernal, UT 84078
(844) 322-6562
Vernal, UT 84078
(844) 322-6562
Gr: K-12 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Uintah Online School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
559 N 1700 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3100
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3100
Gr: K-8 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Ashley Valley Educ. Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
559 N 1700 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-4675
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-4675
Gr: 8-12 | 297 students Minority enrollment: 22%
84078, Utah 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 84078, UT?
The top ranked public middle schools in 84078, UT include Uintah Middle School, Vernal Middle School and Terra Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 84078?
5 public middle schools are located in 84078.
What is the racial composition of students in 84078?
84078 public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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