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Best Graham County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 1,582 students in Graham County, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Graham County, AZ are Dan Hinton Accommodation School, Mt. Turnbull Academy and Thatcher Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Graham County, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Graham County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Graham County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Graham County, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Graham County, AZ include Dan Hinton Accommodation School, Mt. Turnbull Academy and Thatcher Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Graham County?
9 public middle schools are located in Graham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Graham County?
Graham County public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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