Education
The public schools in Riverton consist of six public elementary schools (Riverton, Rosamond, Rose Creek, Southland, Foothills, and Midas Creek), two middle schools (Oquirrh Hills and South Hills), and one high school (Riverton High School), one of the most populated 10-12 school in Utah. Because of High School overcrowding, not all students are allowed to park at the school. A new high school was built in nearby Herriman to relieve the congestion. The Riverton schools are part of the Jordan School District. The district was recently split (2009), and the district has attempted to raise property taxes by 40%. The result of the August 4, 2009 hearing resulted in over angry 1000 citizens (according to the Salt Lake Tribune) attacking the board for not touching administration salaries before passing on the large tax hike. The district settled on a 20% increase, some were afraid that it would have been up to 45%.
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