Best Schools in Graham County, AZ
Graham County, AZ has 39 public schools (17 high, 4 middle, 15 elementary) serving 10,214 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Graham County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Graham County, AZ
The top high schools in Graham County, 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. Morenci High School
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Projected Test Scores
Morenci Unified District (4230) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 359 Students
4. Safford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Safford Unified District (4218) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 836 Students
5. Willcox High School
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Projected Test Scores
Willcox Unified District (4170) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 401 Students
6. Alchesay High School
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Whiteriver Unified District (4394) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 822 Students
7. San Carlos High School
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San Carlos Unified District (4210) • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 393 Students
8. Gift - Gila Institute For Technology
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Projected Test Scores
Gila Institute For Technology (79387) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 18 Students
9. Eagle Online Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Thatcher Unified District (4219) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 27 Students
10. Bowie High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Bowie Unified District (4171) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 24 Students
Best Middle Schools in Graham County, AZ
The top middle schools in Graham County, 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
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Projected Test Scores
Pima Unified District (4220) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 194 Students
4. San Manuel Jr. High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Mammoth-san Manuel Unified District (4439) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 120 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Graham County, AZ
The top elementary schools in Graham County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Discovery Plus Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Discovery Plus Academy (6357) • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 106 Students
2. Bonita Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Bonita Elementary District (4224) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 103 Students
3. Thatcher Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Thatcher Unified District (4219) • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 541 Students
4. Ruth Powell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Safford Unified District (4218) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 529 Students
5. Lafe Nelson School
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Projected Test Scores
Safford Unified District (4218) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 455 Students
6. Solomon Elementary School
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Solomon Elementary District (4222) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 197 Students
7. Dorothy Stinson School
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Safford Unified District (4218) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 583 Students
8. Pima Elementary School
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Pima Unified District (4220) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 539 Students
9. Triumphant Learning Center
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Projected Test Scores
Triumphant Learning Center (4225) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 99 Students
10. Fort Thomas Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 221 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Graham County, AZ
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Graham County, AZ has a total population of 38,533 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Graham 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 Graham County, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Graham County, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Graham 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 Graham County, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Graham County, AZ
How many schools are in Graham County, AZ?
Graham County, AZ has 39 public schools: 17 high schools, 4 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 10,214 students in total.
How do schools in Graham County perform on state tests?
On average, 39 schools in Graham County score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Graham County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Graham 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: 37%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 20%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 29%
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Graham County
6 places in Graham County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (4)
- Safford Unified District (4218) (7 schools)
- Thatcher Unified District (4219) (5 schools)
- Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) (4 schools)
- Pima Unified District (4220) (4 schools)