📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (RISE/Aspire 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
6 Rated Districts in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT Metro Area
RISE/Aspire 2024–25 · percentile among Utah districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Canyons School District | Sandy | 8/10 Good | 74th |
| #2 | Murray School District | Murray | 7/10 Good | 62nd |
| #3 | Jordan School District | West Jordan | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #4 | Salt Lake City School District | Salt Lake City | 6/10 Average | 50th |
| #5 | Tooele School District | Tooele | 2/10 Poor | 11th |
| #6 | Granite School District | Salt Lake City | 1/10 Poor | 9th |
Best School Districts in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from RISE/Aspire 2024–25 (Utah) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area? ▼
Among the 6 rated districts in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area, the highest-rated is Canyons School District (Sandy), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 74th percentile of Utah districts on RISE/Aspire 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.