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Best Graham County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 2,244 students in Graham County, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Graham County, AZ are Gift - Gila Institute For Technology, Dan Hinton Accommodation School and Thatcher High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Graham County, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Graham County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Graham County, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thatcher High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Graham County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Graham County, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Graham County, AZ include Gift - Gila Institute For Technology, Dan Hinton Accommodation School and Thatcher High School.
How many public high schools are located in Graham County?
18 public high schools are located in Graham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Graham County?
Graham County public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Graham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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