Best Schools in Gold Canyon, AZ
Gold Canyon, AZ has a total of 9 schools including 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 6,180 students attend Gold Canyon, AZ schools. On average, schools in Gold Canyon score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Gold Canyon underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Gold Canyon, AZ
Gold Canyon, AZ has 4 high schools with 3,904 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 Gold Canyon score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Gold Canyon underperform expectations.
1. Combs High School
SchoolGrade
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J O Combs Unified School District (4445) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1356 Students
2. Poston Butte High School
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Florence Unified School District (4437) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1393 Students
3. Apache Junction High School
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Apache Junction Unified District (4443) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 999 Students
4. Superior Junior/senior High School
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Superior Unified School District (4440) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 156 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gold Canyon, AZ
Gold Canyon, AZ has 2 middle schools with 1,275 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 Gold Canyon score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Gold Canyon underperform expectations.
1. Cactus Canyon Junior High
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Apache Junction Unified District (4443) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 702 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gold Canyon, AZ
Gold Canyon, AZ has 3 elementary schools with 1,001 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 Gold Canyon score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Gold Canyon underperform expectations.
1. Peralta Trail Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Apache Junction Unified District (4443) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 286 Students
2. Desert Vista Elementary School
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Apache Junction Unified District (4443) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 536 Students
3. Magma Ranch K8 School
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Florence Unified School District (4437) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 573 Students
4. John F Kennedy School
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Superior Unified School District (4440) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 179 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gold Canyon, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gold Canyon, AZ has a total population of 12,647 with 8% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gold Canyon, 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 Gold Canyon, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gold Canyon, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gold Canyon, 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 Gold Canyon, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
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