Best Schools in 85643, AZ
85643, AZ has 31 public schools (12 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 7,294 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in 85643 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85643, AZ
The top high schools in 85643, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benson High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benson Unified School District (79226) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 443 Students
2. Thatcher High School
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Thatcher Unified District (4219) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students
3. Pima High School
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Pima Unified District (4220) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 352 Students
4. Safford High School
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Safford Unified District (4218) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 836 Students
5. Willcox High School
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Willcox Unified District (4170) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 401 Students
6. Ctd - Cochise Technology School
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Cochise Technology District (79403) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3 Students
7. Bowie High School
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Bowie Unified District (4171) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 24 Students
8. Gila Valley Learning Center
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Pima Unified District (4220) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 11 Students
9. Valley Union High School
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Valley Union High School District (4190) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 106 Students
10. San Manuel High School
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Mammoth-san Manuel Unified District (4439) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 183 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85643, AZ
The top middle schools in 85643, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benson Unified School District (79226) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students
2. Pima Junior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Pima Unified District (4220) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 194 Students
3. San Manuel Jr. High School
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Mammoth-san Manuel Unified District (4439) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 120 Students
4. Willcox Middle School
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Willcox Unified District (4170) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 303 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85643, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85643, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bonita Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bonita Elementary District (4224) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 103 Students
2. Cochise Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Cochise Elementary District (4177) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 86 Students
3. Benson Primary School
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Benson Unified School District (79226) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 560 Students
4. Willcox Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Willcox Unified District (4170) • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 372 Students
5. Pima Elementary School
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Pima Unified District (4220) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 539 Students
6. Fort Thomas Elementary School
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Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 221 Students
7. First Avenue Elementary School
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Mammoth-san Manuel Unified District (4439) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 231 Students
8. Leonor Hambly K-8
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Hayden-winkelman Unified District (4212) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 221 Students
9. Ash Creek Elementary
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Ash Creek Elementary District (4187) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 31 Students
10. Gila Crossing Community School
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Gila Crossing Community School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 367 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85643, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85643, AZ has a total population of 8,229 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85643, AZ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85643, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85643, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85643, AZ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 85643, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85643, AZ
How many schools are in 85643, AZ?
85643, AZ has 31 public schools: 12 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 7,294 students in total.
How do schools in 85643 perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in 85643 score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in 85643 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85643?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 32%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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