Payson Jr High
Payson, UT · High School · Grades 7-9
Performance Overview
About This School
Payson Jr High is a high school located in Payson, Utah. The school serves 1,135 students in grades 7-9.
With a DataScore of 64/100 (C), Payson Jr High performs at the state average for Utah. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Payson Jr High has a DataScore of 64/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), graduation rate (20%), and resource access (15%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Payson Jr High has 1,135 students enrolled in grades 7-9. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.1:1.
Yes, Payson Jr High is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +23, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Payson Jr High is part of the Nebo District in Payson, Utah. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.