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South Summit District

Utah · Public School District
6
Schools
1,717
Students
$15,287
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
20.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-32pp vs nat'l
83.9%
Graduation Rate
-2.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

South Summit District is a public school district in Utah serving 1,717 students across 6 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.9% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,287 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 20% 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 53/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Silver Summit SchoolKG–0582
South Summit SchoolPK–04540
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
South Summit Middle05–08480
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Silver Summit Academy06–1297
South Summit High09–12518
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
South Summit PreschoolPK–PK0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,287Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
69%
State
25.8%
Local (property tax)
68.9%
Federal
5.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (69%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
1,717
Students
20%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.9%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateUtah →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 20% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Summit District?
South Summit District has 6 public schools, serving a total of 1,717 students.
What is the graduation rate for South Summit District?
The graduation rate is 83.9%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does South Summit District spend per student?
South Summit District spends $15,287 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in South Summit District?
20% of students in South Summit District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in South Summit District?
No, South Summit District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does South Summit District serve?
South Summit District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for South Summit District?
The median opportunity score across schools in South Summit District is 53/100. 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.