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Best Schools in Cochise, AZ
Cochise, AZ has 17 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,815 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Cochise greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cochise, AZ
The top high schools in Cochise, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benson Unified School District (79226) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 443 Students
2. Tombstone High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tombstone Unified District (4168) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 Students
3. Willcox High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willcox Unified District (4170) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 401 Students
4. Valley Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Union High School District (4190) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 106 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cochise, AZ
The top middle schools in Cochise, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Desert Sky Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 764 Students
2. Rincon Vista Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 699 Students
3. Benson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benson Unified School District (79226) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students
4. Willcox Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willcox Unified District (4170) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 303 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cochise, AZ
The top elementary schools in Cochise, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mesquite Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 736 Students
2. Desert Willow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 712 Students
3. Cochise Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cochise Elementary District (4177) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 86 Students
4. Pearce Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearce Elementary District (4186) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 143 Students
5. Walter J Meyer School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tombstone Unified District (4168) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 155 Students
6. Benson Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benson Unified School District (79226) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 560 Students
7. Willcox Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willcox Unified District (4170) • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 372 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cochise, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cochise, AZ has a total population of 952 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cochise, 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 Cochise, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
2.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cochise, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cochise, 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 Cochise, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cochise, AZ
How many schools are in Cochise, AZ?
Cochise, AZ has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,815 students in total.
How do schools in Cochise perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Cochise score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Cochise greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cochise?
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: 29%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Cochise
1 of 1 schools in Cochise carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Cochise. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.