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South Sanpete District

Utah · Public School District
8
Schools
3,310
Students
$11,421
Per-Pupil Spend
-20% nat'l
45.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-7pp vs nat'l
93.6%
Graduation Rate
+7.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

South Sanpete District is a public school district in Utah serving 3,310 students across 8 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,421 is below the national average for a US public school district. 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ephraim SchoolPK–05527
Gunnison Valley SchoolPK–05544
Manti SchoolPK–05436
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ephraim Middle06–08494
Gunnison Valley Middle06–08252
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Gunnison Valley High09–12352
Manti High09–12693
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
South Sanpete Education Support CenterKG–1212
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,421-20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
64%
24%
State
63.7%
Local (property tax)
23.7%
Federal
12.7%

State funding accounts for 64% 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
8
Schools
3,310
Students
45%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.6%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateUtah →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.6% graduation rate — 7.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,421, spending is 20% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Sanpete District?
South Sanpete District has 8 public schools, serving a total of 3,310 students.
What is the graduation rate for South Sanpete District?
The graduation rate is 93.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does South Sanpete District spend per student?
South Sanpete District spends $11,421 per pupil — 20% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in South Sanpete District?
45% of students in South Sanpete District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in South Sanpete District?
No, South Sanpete District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does South Sanpete District serve?
South Sanpete District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for South Sanpete District?
The median opportunity score across schools in South Sanpete District is 49/100. 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.