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

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Thatcher Unified District (4219) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students

2. Safford High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Safford Unified District (4218) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 836 Students

3. Gila Valley Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Thatcher Unified District (4219) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 290 Students

2. Safford Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Safford Unified District (4218) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 449 Students

3. Pima Junior High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Thatcher Unified District (4219) • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 541 Students

2. Ruth Powell Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Safford Unified District (4218) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 529 Students

3. Pima Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

3,947

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

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

B-

16.87 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.22 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

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

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

942 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

57 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Central, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Central, AZ

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Pima, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Thatcher, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Safford, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Hollywood, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Lone Star, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Eden, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Swift Trail Junction, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Solomon, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Cactus Flat, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Old Columbine, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations