#123 of 148 high schools in Utah
#11953 of 16,910 nationally
About Payson High
Payson High is a public high located in Payson, in the Nebo District school district of Utah, United States. It caters for Grades 6–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,648 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 36.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 123rd of 148 ranked high schools in Utah. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,648.
There are 8 schools in Payson; Payson High ranks 5th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)20%
- Reading proficiency (30%)41%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)26%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Payson High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 20%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Payson High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Payson Jr High
Payson · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,143 students · 348 m away
Wilson School
Payson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
405 students · 1.1 km away
Park View School
Payson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
356 students · 1.1 km away
Mt. Nebo Middle
Payson · Public middle · Grades 6–7
1,034 students · 1.4 km away
Spring Lake School
Payson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
531 students · 1.5 km away
Taylor School
Payson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
424 students · 1.7 km away
Barnett School
Payson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
508 students · 2.4 km away
American Preparatory Academy - Salem
Salem · Charter other · Grades K–10
570 students · 3.7 km away
Mt. Loafer School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
642 students · 4.9 km away
Salem School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
508 students · 5.6 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Utah with a comparable Enrollment.
Box Elder High
Brigham City · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,641 students
Spanish Fork High
Spanish Fork · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,640 students
Roy High
Roy · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,661 students
Springville High
Springville · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,665 students
Green Canyon High School
North Logan · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,677 students
Mountain View High
Orem · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,600 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Payson High a good school?
Payson High has a Success Index (US) of 36.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #123 of 148 in Utah. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Payson High rank in Utah?
Payson High ranks #123 of 148 high schools in Utah and #11953 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Payson High?
Payson High had 1,648 students in 2025.
Is Payson High a elementary school or a high school?
Payson High is classified as a high covering Grades 6–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Payson High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Payson High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.