South Summit District, UT

Original Research by School Decision on South Summit District

South Summit District serves a full pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade student population in Summit County, Utah, operating six schools that include an elementary, a middle, a high, a preschool, and two newer Silver Summit campuses. The district’s student body is predominantly white, with a noticeable Hispanic presence, and the overall enrollment is on the smaller side for a full K-12 system. Data on economic disadvantage, special education, and English learner identification were not available from the sources reviewed, so a parent may want to ask the district directly for those figures.

On state assessments in grades three through eight, student proficiency rates landed in a middle range when compared with other Summit County districts. In math and reading, a bit less than half of students scored at the proficient or above level. Science performance was stronger, with roughly half of students meeting that bar. The district’s combined proficiency index places it above the midpoint among the county’s four districts. These results suggest a solid academic foundation but not a standout profile relative to the wealthier districts in the region. The district’s chronic absenteeism rate, however, is a clear strength: it is the lowest among the county’s districts, a positive sign for consistent student engagement and school attendance.

The housing landscape around South Summit District is expensive and varied. Home values in the district’s coverage area are well above national averages, with a weighted estimate that reflects a wide spread from more modest homes in Coalville and Oakley to much higher-priced properties in Kamas and along the Park City corridor. Rental costs are also elevated, and the estimated rent-to-income ratio suggests housing affordability is a real challenge for many families. The district does not serve any single dense town; instead, it draws from a collection of small communities and rural areas in the eastern half of Summit County, each with its own character. Because no locale brief was provided, detailed description of those towns is not possible here, but the ZIP-level data points to a mix of agricultural valleys, recreation-oriented enclaves, and commuter hamlets.

Per-pupil spending in the district falls in the upper half of the county’s middle range, indicating a funding level that is adequate but not lavish relative to local peers. No data were available on graduation rates, so that key outcome measure remains an open question. The district’s academic performance, while above the midpoint in its county, still leaves room for growth, particularly in math and reading. Parents interested in programs such as Advanced Placement, career and technical education, or dual enrollment will find none reported in the data reviewed, so that is another area to explore with the school system directly.

The district brief turned up no recent bond measures, curriculum shifts, or construction projects that met the bar for a lasting impact on families. That absence may simply reflect a period of stability, or it may indicate that notable changes have not been publicly highlighted. In either case, the district’s trajectory appears steady rather than transformative at this moment. A family considering South Summit should weigh the district’s moderate academic profile and low chronic absenteeism against the high cost of local housing and the gap in publicly available information about program offerings and graduation outcomes. The fit will depend on what a family values: consistent attendance, a middle-of-the-pack academic record, and a rural-to-resort setting, set against the need to investigate further on the missing pieces.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,685

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 15%

Black 0%

White 83%

Asian 0%

Two+ 1%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

Math

Gr 38

25%

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Science

Gr 38

28%

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Schools in this District

6 schools are officially reported under this district.

South Summit High

South Summit School

South Summit Middle

South Summit Preschool

Silver Summit Academy

Silver Summit School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

45%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

47%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

53%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$587,171

Year-over-year change+4.1%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$330K to $1.4M

vs. state typical1.09x

vs. national typical1.59x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
82930		$330K	+5.7%	51.0%
84036	Kamas	$1.0M	+2.6%	17.9%
84017	Coalville	$711K	+3.1%	17.3%
84055	Oakley	$725K	+1.8%	9.5%
84061	Peoa	$1.0M	+0.2%	3.4%
84098	Park City	$1.4M	+2.6%	0.8%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$4,232/mo

Year-over-year change+12.4%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$3,901 to $4,246/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
84036	Kamas	$4,246	—	17.9%
84098	Park City	$3,901	+12.4%	0.8%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,963/mo

Home price / national median income7.0x

Annual rent / national median income60.6%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$1,269/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$540,993 (+1.6% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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