Best Public Schools in Kamas, UT

The city of Kamas, Utah is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: South Summit School (elementary), South Summit High (high school), and South Summit Middle (middle school). These schools are part of the South Summit District.

Among the three schools, South Summit High stands out for its strong performance on the Utah Aspire Plus assessments, with 53.8% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 44.6%. However, the school struggled in mathematics, with only 22.1% of 10th graders proficient or better, compared to the state average of 27.5%. South Summit Middle also performed well, with 60.8% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and strong mathematics proficiency in 7th and 8th grades.

Across the district, the schools have relatively consistent performance, with similar rankings and proficiency rates. The schools also have a predominantly white student population, ranging from 84.17% to 85.19%, and relatively low free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 19.88% at South Summit High to 23.52% at South Summit School. The spending per student varies, with South Summit High spending $13,725 per student, compared to $10,009 per student at South Summit School.