For the 2025 school year, there are 25 public high schools serving 17,510 students in Washington County, UT.
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, UT are Crimson Cliffs Middle School, Success Dsu and Desert Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, UT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Utah public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Utah public high schools.
Washington County, UT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crimson Cliffs High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crimson Cliffs Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4280 S Crimson Cliffs Way
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7010
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7010
Grades: 8-9
| 924 students
Rank: #22.
Success Dsu
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
225 South 700 East, Technology
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-7830
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-7830
Grades: 10-12
| 316 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Hills Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
936 E Desert Hills Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-0001
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-0001
Grades: 8-9
| 875 students
Rank: #44.
Crimson Cliffs High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4430 S Crimson Cliffs Way
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7015
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7015
Grades: 10-12
| 1,384 students
Rank: #55.
Desert Hills High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
828 E Desert Hills Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 674-0885
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 674-0885
Grades: 10-12
| 1,208 students
Rank: #66.
Millcreek High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2410 E Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students
Rank: #77.
St. George Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
380 E. 3090 S.
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 319-0105
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 319-0105
Grades: 8-12
| 208 students
Rank: #88.
Vista School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
585 E Center Street
Ivins, UT 84738
(435) 673-4110
Ivins, UT 84738
(435) 673-4110
Grades: K-9
| 1,114 students
Rank: #99.
Enterprise High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
565 S 200 E, 565 S 200 E
Enterprise, UT 84725
(435) 878-2248
Enterprise, UT 84725
(435) 878-2248
Grades: 7-12
| 558 students
Rank: #1010.
Utah Online 7-12
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 W. Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Grades: 6-12
| 1,313 students
Rank: #1111.
Snow Canyon Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1215 N Lava Flow Dr
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 674-6474
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 674-6474
Grades: PK-9
| 808 students
Rank: #1212.
Snow Canyon High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1385 N Lava Flow Dr
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 634-1967
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 634-1967
Grades: 10-12
| 1,279 students
Rank: #1313.
Hurricane High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 W Tiger Blvd
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-3280
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-3280
Grades: PK-12
| 1,164 students
Rank: #1414.
Utah Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1091 N Bluff St
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 414-4535
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 414-4535
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Rank: #1515.
Pine View High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2850 E 750 N
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-5255
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-5255
Grades: 10-12
| 1,136 students
Rank: #1616.
Dixie Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 S 100 E
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 628-0441
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 628-0441
Grades: 8-9
| 847 students
Rank: #1717.
Hurricane Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
395 N 200 W
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-4634
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-4634
Grades: PK-9
| 796 students
Rank: #1818.
Pine View Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2145 E 130 N
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-7915
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-7915
Grades: 8-9
| 737 students
Rank: #1919.
Water Canyon High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
880 N. Carling St.
Hildale, UT 84784
(435) 847-1407
Hildale, UT 84784
(435) 847-1407
Grades: 7-12
| 344 students
Rank: #2020.
Dixie High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 E 700 S
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-4682
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-4682
Grades: 10-12
| 1,209 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Tech High School
Vocational School
1001 White Dome Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 673-3553
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 673-3553
Grades: K-12
| 506 students
Rank: n/an/a
Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington
Charter School
5690 S Carnelian Pkwy
Saint George, UT 84790
(801) 437-3100
Saint George, UT 84790
(801) 437-3100
Grades: K-12
| 290 students
Rank: n/an/a
121 W Tabernacle, Colorado Cit
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Post High School Self-cont
Special Education School
121 W Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Grades: K-12
| 93 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest High School
Alternative School
756 West Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-4709
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-4709
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
435 South 600 East
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 879-4716
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 879-4716
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
330 South 5300 West
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 627-2835
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 627-2835
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Excel Directed Studies (Yic) High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2410 E Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Focus Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2410 East Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 628-2462
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 628-2462
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
2410 East Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-8716
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-8716
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
2060 N 2100 W
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-5199
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 986-5199
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Washington County Stars Program Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
121 West Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Grades: K-5
| 8 students
Youth Crisis Intervention Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
251 E 200 N
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-8362
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-8362
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Washington County, UT?
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, UT include Crimson Cliffs Middle School, Success Dsu and Desert Hills Middle School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
25 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Washington County include: Dixie High School vs. Desert Hills High School, Crimson Cliffs High School vs. Desert Hills High School, Desert Hills High School vs. Dixie High School
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