Best Schools in Central, AZ
Central, AZ has a total of 9 schools including 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 3,947 students attend Central, AZ schools. On average, schools in Central score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Central meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Central, AZ
Central, AZ has 3 high schools with 1,405 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Central score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Central don't meet expectations.
1. Thatcher High School
SchoolGrade
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Thatcher Unified District (4219) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students
2. Safford High School
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Safford Unified District (4218) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 836 Students
3. Gila Valley Learning Center
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Pima Unified District (4220) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 11 Students
Best Middle Schools in Central, AZ
Central, AZ has 3 middle schools with 933 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Central score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Central don't meet expectations.
1. Thatcher Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thatcher Unified District (4219) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 290 Students
2. Safford Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Safford Unified District (4218) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 449 Students
3. Pima Junior High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Pima Unified District (4220) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 194 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Central, AZ
Central, AZ has 3 elementary schools with 1,609 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Central score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Central exceed expectations.
1. Thatcher Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thatcher Unified District (4219) • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 541 Students
2. Ruth Powell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Safford Unified District (4218) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 529 Students
3. Pima Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Pima Unified District (4220) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 539 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Central, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Central, AZ has a total population of 1,122 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Central, 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 Central, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central, 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 Central, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
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