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Nebo District

Utah · Public School District
48
Schools
35,308
Students
$11,095
Per-Pupil Spend
-23% nat'l
24.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-27pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Nebo District is a public school district in Utah serving 35,308 students across 48 schools. It includes 30 elementary, 10 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,095 is below the national average for a US public school district. Only 25% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (48)
Elementary Schools30 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Apple Valley SchoolPK–06653
Art City SchoolPK–06460
Barnett SchoolPK–06413
Brockbank SchoolPK–06505
Brookside SchoolPK–06393
Canyon SchoolPK–06495
Cherry Creek SchoolPK–06505
East Meadows SchoolPK–06584
Foothills SchoolPK–06723
Goshen SchoolPK–06288
Hobble Creek SchoolPK–06459
Larsen SchoolPK–06371
Maple Ridge SchoolPK–06769
Mapleton SchoolPK–06589
Meadow Brook SchoolPK–06691
Mt. Loafer SchoolPK–06622
Orchard Hills SchoolPK–06572
Park SchoolPK–06417
Park View SchoolPK–06358
Rees SchoolPK–06641
Riverview SchoolPK–06708
Sage Creek SchoolPK–06541
Salem SchoolPK–06501
Santaquin SchoolPK–06623
Sierra Bonita ElementaryPK–06623
Spanish Oaks SchoolPK–06429
Spring Lake SchoolPK–06584
Taylor SchoolPK–06455
Westside SchoolPK–06580
Wilson SchoolPK–06331
Middle Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Diamond Fork Middle06–081,039
Maple Grove Middle06–081,210
Mapleton Junior High07–091,213
Mt. Nebo Middle06–071,113
Payson Jr High07–091,135
Salem Junior High07–09993
Spanish Fork Jr High07–091,103
Spring Canyon Middle06–081,086
Springville Jr High07–091,168
Valley View Middle06–07894
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Maple Mountain High07–121,740
Payson High06–121,554
Salem Hills High09–121,561
Spanish Fork High09–121,519
Springville High08–121,612
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bridges Nebo Transition CenterPK–12141
Landmark HighKG–12342
Nebo Advanced Learning CenterKG–122
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,095-23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
34%
State
55.9%
Local (property tax)
33.8%
Federal
10.3%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
48
Schools
35,308
Students
25%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateUtah →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 25% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 48 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,095, spending is 23% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Nebo District?
Nebo District has 48 public schools, serving a total of 35,308 students.
What is the graduation rate for Nebo District?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Nebo District spend per student?
Nebo District spends $11,095 per pupil — 23% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Nebo District?
25% of students in Nebo District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Nebo District?
No, Nebo District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Nebo District serve?
Nebo District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Nebo District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Nebo District is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.