Best Schools in Cochise County, AZ
Cochise County, AZ has 76 public schools (16 high, 8 middle, 43 elementary) serving 20,462 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Cochise County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cochise County, AZ
The top high schools in Cochise County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benson High School
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Benson Unified School District (79226) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 443 Students
2. St David High School
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St David Unified District (4173) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 125 Students
3. Center For Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12
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Center For Academic Success Inc. (4191) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 151 Students
4. Tombstone High School
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Tombstone Unified District (4168) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 Students
5. Buena High School
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Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1836 Students
6. Douglas High School
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Douglas Unified District (4174) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1405 Students
7. Willcox High School
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Willcox Unified District (4170) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 401 Students
8. Bisbee High School
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Bisbee Unified District (4169) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 352 Students
9. Ctd - Cochise Technology School
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Cochise Technology District (79403) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3 Students
10. New Crossroads Academy
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Cochise County Accommodation School District (1001687) • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 363 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cochise County, AZ
The top middle schools in Cochise County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colonel Smith Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 247 Students
2. Benson Middle School
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Benson Unified School District (79226) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students
3. Lowell School
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Bisbee Unified District (4169) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 116 Students
4. Center For Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8
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Center For Academic Success Inc. (4191) • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 206 Students
5. Joyce Clark Middle School
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Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 670 Students
6. Paul H Huber Jr High School
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Douglas Unified District (4174) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 436 Students
7. Willcox Middle School
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Willcox Unified District (4170) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 303 Students
8. Ray Borane Middle School
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Douglas Unified District (4174) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 387 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cochise County, AZ
The top elementary schools in Cochise County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. General Myer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 253 Students
2. Pomerene Elementary School
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Pomerene Elementary District (4188) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 102 Students
3. Bonita Elementary School
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Bonita Elementary District (4224) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 103 Students
4. Huachuca Mountain Elementary School
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Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 416 Students
5. Village Meadows Elementary School
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Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 394 Students
6. Cochise Elementary School
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Cochise Elementary District (4177) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 86 Students
7. Pearce Elementary School
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Pearce Elementary District (4186) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 143 Students
8. Leman Academy Of Excellence-sierra Vista
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Leman Academy Of Excellence Inc. (92730) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 592 Students
9. Center For Academic Success #3 - Douglas K-4
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Center For Academic Success Inc. (4191) • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 261 Students
10. Town & Country Elementary School
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Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 433 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cochise County, AZ
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cochise County, AZ has a total population of 125,447 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cochise County, 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 County, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cochise County, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cochise County, 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 County, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cochise County, AZ
How many schools are in Cochise County, AZ?
Cochise County, AZ has 76 public schools: 16 high schools, 8 middle schools and 43 elementary schools, serving 20,462 students in total.
How do schools in Cochise County perform on state tests?
On average, 76 schools in Cochise County score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Cochise County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cochise County?
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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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cochise County
18 places in Cochise County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (18)
- Sierra Vista (11)
- Douglas (9)
- Bisbee (5)
- Benson (4)
- Fort Huachuca (3)
- Willcox (3)
- Bowie (2)
- Elfrida (2)
- Hereford (2)
- Mcneal (2)
- Pearce (2)
- Tombstone (2)
- Cochise (1)
- Huachuca City (1)
- Naco (1)
- Pirtleville (1)
- Pomerene (1)
- San Simon (1)
School districts (9)
- Douglas Unified District (4174) (8 schools)
- Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) (8 schools)
- Benson Unified School District (79226) (5 schools)
- Center for Academic Success Inc. (4191) (5 schools)
- Bisbee Unified District (4169) (4 schools)
- Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) (3 schools)
- Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) (3 schools)
- Tombstone Unified District (4168) (3 schools)
- Willcox Unified District (4170) (3 schools)