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South Summit High School, Kamas
The homebuyer's read on South Summit High School: how it ranks, which Kamas Valley communities feed it, and what homes inside the boundary cost.
Last updated: July 27, 2026
The short answer
South Summit High School is a public high school serving grades 9 to 12 in the South Summit School District, covering the Kamas Valley. It carries a graduation rate of about 95 percent, one of the strongest in the region, a 6 out of 10 GreatSchools rating, and a US News ranking of 37th of 163 ranked Utah high schools. As a small rural district, nearly all of its Kamas Valley communities feed this one high school.
South Summit School District, 45 South 300 East, Kamas, UT 84036.
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How good is South Summit High School?
South Summit High earns a 6 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and ranks 37th of 163 ranked Utah high schools per US News. It is a small school, with an enrollment of roughly 486 students, which keeps class sizes modest and offers AP courses and a gifted and talented program. Recent state testing showed proficiency figures in line with or above many rural Utah peers.
Its graduation rate stands out most: about 95 percent, one of the highest in the region and well above the Utah average of roughly 88 percent.
South Summit vs. the other Wasatch Back high schools
| School | Graduation rate | GreatSchools | US News (of 218) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Summit High | 95% | 6/10 | #37 |
| Park City High | 94% | 6/10 | #5 |
| Wasatch High (Heber) | 94% | 7/10 | #30 |
| North Summit High | 87% | 5/10 | #63 |
| Utah average | about 88% | n/a | n/a |
South Summit posts the highest graduation rate of this Wasatch Back and Summit County group, a notable result for a small rural school.
Athletics and activities
South Summit competes as the Wildcats in forest green and white. As a smaller-classification rural school, it fields a full slate of sports and is well known in the region for competitive football, wrestling, and track programs, along with strong FFA and agricultural-education offerings that reflect the Kamas Valley’s ranching roots. Mascot: the Wildcats. Colors: forest green and white.
The South Summit boundary and feeder schools
South Summit School District is a small rural district covering the Kamas Valley, including Kamas, Oakley, Francis, Peoa, Marion, and Woodland. Nearly all of these communities feed South Summit High. South Summit Middle School (grades 5 to 8) feeds directly into the high school. Because the district is compact, boundary surprises are rare, but confirm your exact address before you rely on it. Boundary questions run through the South Summit School District.
Homes in the South Summit High School boundary
The Kamas Valley is a rural and semi-rural market with a wide spread of prices, from smaller in-town lots in Kamas and Oakley to large acreage parcels and higher-end homes near Jordanelle Reservoir and the Deer Valley East expansion. As of July 2026, active listings in the South Summit area run:
- Entry level: smaller homes and lots from roughly the $600,000s
- Typical: single-family homes on larger lots through the high six figures and into seven figures
- Upper end: acreage and luxury properties into the multiple millions
Values here vary widely by lot size and proximity to the Jordanelle and Deer Valley side, so treat any figure as a snapshot.
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A local broker’s take
If schools are steering your Kamas Valley search, South Summit is an easy story to tell: one small, tight-knit high school with the highest graduation rate of the Wasatch Back group, serving a valley that still feels rural but sits minutes from Jordanelle and the Deer Valley East gate. Because the district is compact, almost every home in the valley feeds this school. When you find a home you like, we will confirm its exact attendance area before you write an offer.
Explore the wider market on our Kamas area page.
Enrolling and location
Families within the boundary receive guaranteed enrollment. Utah’s open enrollment policy allows applications from outside the boundary, subject to available space, through the South Summit School District.
When you are ready to find a home in the South Summit area, call 801-999-8005 or reach out here, and we will pull current listings inside the boundary and confirm the attendance area on any address you are considering.
Sources: GreatSchools, US News and World Report, SchoolDigger, the Utah State Board of Education, the South Summit School District, and live listing data from zoomUTAH. School data reflects the most recent published year and the US News 2025 to 2026 rankings. Price ranges reflect active listings as of July 2026 and change over time.
South Summit High School, Kamas FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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What grades does South Summit High School serve?
South Summit High serves grades 9 to 12 in the South Summit School District, in Kamas, Utah.
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Is South Summit High School a good school?
Yes. It holds a 6 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and ranks 37th of 163 ranked Utah public high schools per US News. Its four-year graduation rate was about 95 percent, one of the highest in the region and well above the Utah average of about 88 percent.
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What neighborhoods feed into South Summit High?
South Summit is a small rural district covering the Kamas Valley, including Kamas, Oakley, Francis, Peoa, Marion, and Woodland. Nearly all of these communities feed South Summit High. South Summit Middle School feeds directly into the high school.
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Can I send my child to South Summit if I live outside the boundary?
Often, yes. Utah's open enrollment lets you apply from outside the boundary, subject to available space, through the South Summit School District. Families inside the boundary receive guaranteed enrollment.
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How do I find homes that feed into South Summit High?
Search the South Summit High attendance area directly on zoomUTAH, or reach out and we will pull current listings inside the boundary for you. Always verify the boundary on a specific address before you write an offer.
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How much do homes in the South Summit boundary cost?
The Kamas Valley is a rural and semi-rural market with a wide range. As of July 2026, expect homes from roughly the $600,000s for smaller lots up into the multiple millions for acreage and properties near Jordanelle and the Deer Valley East expansion. Treat these as a snapshot.
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