Best High Schools in Payson, AZ

Payson, AZ has 5 high schools with 800 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 Payson score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Payson underperform expectations.

1. Payson High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Payson Unified District (4209) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 790 Students

2. Young High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Young Elementary District (4213) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 9 Students

3. Navit - Gila Community College

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Northern Arizona Vocational Institute Of Technolog (78786) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1 Students

Best Middle Schools in Payson, AZ

Payson, AZ has 3 middle schools with 627 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 Payson score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Payson meet expectations.

1. Rim Country Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Payson Unified District (4209) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 493 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Payson, AZ

Payson, AZ has 3 elementary schools with 1,136 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 Payson score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Payson don't meet expectations.

1. Pine Strawberry Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pine Strawberry Elementary District (4214) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 96 Students

2. Julia Randall Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Payson Unified District (4209) • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 576 Students

3. Young Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Young Elementary District (4213) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 38 Students

4. Payson Community Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Payson Community Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 128 Students

5. Payson Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Payson Unified District (4209) • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 432 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Payson, AZ

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Payson, AZ has a total population of 19,925 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Payson, AZ

2,563

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Payson, AZ.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

12.83 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.13 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

9.70 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Payson, AZ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Payson, AZ.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

865 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

43 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Payson, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

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