Best Schools in Central, AZ
Central, AZ has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,732 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Central greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Central, AZ
The top high schools in Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thatcher High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thatcher Unified District (4219) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students
2. Pima High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pima Unified District (4220) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 352 Students
3. Safford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Safford Unified District (4218) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 836 Students
4. Gila Valley Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pima Unified District (4220) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 11 Students
Best Middle Schools in Central, AZ
The top middle schools in Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Safford Unified District (4218) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 449 Students
3. Pima Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pima Unified District (4220) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 194 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Central, AZ
The top elementary schools in Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pima Unified District (4220) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 539 Students
4. Jack Daley Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thatcher Unified District (4219) • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 433 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.
Questions About Schools in Central, AZ
How many schools are in Central, AZ?
Central, AZ has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,732 students in total.
How do schools in Central perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Central score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Central greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Central?
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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