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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Graham County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 6,902 students in Graham County, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 31 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Graham County, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Graham County, AZ are Discovery Plus Academy, Gift - Gila Institute For Technology and Dan Hinton Accommodation School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Graham County, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Graham County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Graham County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Plus Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
852 W 250 N
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2498
Gr: K-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Gift - Gila Institute For Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
615 N Stadium Ave
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 428-2950
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Dan Hinton Accommodation School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
146 E 4th Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2759
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Thatcher High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
601 North 3rd Avenue
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7270
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Mt. Turnbull Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
297 E Us Highway 70
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 475-3050
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Rank: #66.
Thatcher Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1350 4th Avenue
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7250
Gr: 3-6 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Dorothy Stinson School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2013 S 8th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7010
Gr: PK-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Gila Valley Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
170 S. Main Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8015
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Lafe Nelson School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 S 10th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7020
Gr: K-6 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Thatcher Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 North 4th Avenue
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7260
Gr: 7-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Safford High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 W 11th St
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7050
Gr: 9-12 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1212.
Ruth Powell Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1041 S 14th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7030
Gr: PK-6 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
Gift - Safford High School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 W 11th St
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1414.
Gift-morenci High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
473 Stadium Dr
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1515.
Solomon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2250 South Stevens Ave.
Solomon, AZ 85551
(928) 428-0477
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Eagle Online Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3490 W Main St
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7200
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Mt Graham High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 W Discovery Park Blvd
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7060
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1818.
Gift - Thatcher High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 N 3rd Ave
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(520) 348-3393
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1919.
Pima High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
131 S. Main
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8151
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2020.
Pima Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
131 S. Main Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8051
Gr: K-6 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2121.
Gift - Mt. Graham High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 West Discovery Park Blvd.
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #2222.
Safford Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
698 W 11th St
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7040
Gr: 7-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2323.
Gift - Duncan High School
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
108 Stadium St.
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #2424.
Triumphant Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 E Main St
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8422
Gr: K-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2525.
Gift - Pima High School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
38 E 200 South
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #2626.
Pima Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
192 E. 200 S.
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8101
Gr: 7-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2727.
Fort Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15560 West Elementary School R
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 485-2433
Gr: PK-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2828.
Gift - Ft. Thomas High School
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15502 W. Highway 70
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #2929.
Mt. Turnbull Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Education Lane
Bylas, AZ 85530
(928) 475-2020
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Fort Thomas High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Highway 70
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 965-2879
Gr: 7-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Gift-mt. Turnbull Academy
Vocational School
297 E Us Highway 70
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 475-3050
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Jack Daley Primary School
3615 Second St.
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7240
Gr: PK-2 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Graham County, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Graham County, AZ include Discovery Plus Academy, Gift - Gila Institute For Technology and Dan Hinton Accommodation School.
How many public schools are located in Graham County?
32 public schools are located in Graham County.
What percentage of students in Graham County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Graham County are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Graham County?
Graham County public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Graham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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