For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 569 students in Payson, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Payson, AZ are Rim Country Middle School and Payson Center For Success - Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payson, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average). Middle schools in Payson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Payson, AZ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rim Country Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
304 S Meadow St
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-3062
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-3062
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
Rank: #22.
Payson Center For Success - Online
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
902 W Main St
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5891
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5891
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Payson, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 East Frontier St
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-2070
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-2070
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
New Visions Academy - Star Valley (Closed 2013)
Charter School
166 Ezell Ln
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 534-7320
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 534-7320
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
112 W Cedar Lane, Unit 122
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 468-8509
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 468-8509
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
The Shelby School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
249 W Standage Dr
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 478-4706
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 478-4706
Grades: K-10
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Payson, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Payson, AZ include Rim Country Middle School and Payson Center For Success - Online.
How many public middle schools are located in Payson, AZ?
2 public middle schools are located in Payson, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in Payson, AZ?
Payson, AZ public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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