For the 2025 school year, there are 35 public middle schools serving 8,485 students in Cochise County, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cochise County, AZ are General Myer Elementary School, Double Adobe Elementary School and Colonel Smith Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cochise County, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Cochise County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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 Cochise County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
General Myer Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
45103 Burns Street
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8986
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8986
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Double Adobe Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7081 N Central Hwy
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 364-3041
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 364-3041
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Colonel Smith Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
67601 Cushing
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8892
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8892
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Svusd Aoi
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5225 E Buena School Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2901
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2901
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Apache Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10488 N. Skelton Canyon Rd.
Douglas, AZ 85608
(520) 558-2364
Douglas, AZ 85608
(520) 558-2364
Gr: K-8 | 12 students
Rank: #66.
Pomerene Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1396 N. Old Pomerene Road
Pomerene, AZ 85627
(520) 586-2407
Pomerene, AZ 85627
(520) 586-2407
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Buena High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5225 E Buena School Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2800
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2800
Gr: 7-12 | 1,750 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Benson Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6801
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6801
Gr: 5-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Carmelita Dr
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 439-3518
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 439-3518
Gr: K-8 | 372 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Cochise Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5025 N. Bowie
Cochise, AZ 85606
(520) 384-2540
Cochise, AZ 85606
(520) 384-2540
Gr: K-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Center For Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1415 F Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-1558
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-1558
Gr: 5-8 | 208 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Bonita Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18008 S Fort Grant Rd
Willcox, AZ 85643
(928) 828-3363
Willcox, AZ 85643
(928) 828-3363
Gr: K-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5148 S Coronado School Dr
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Gr: K-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Pearce Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1487 E School Rd
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 826-3328
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 826-3328
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1515.
Palominas Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10385 E Highway 92
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Gr: PK-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1616.
Walter J Meyer School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 N. 9th St.
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 457-3371
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 457-3371
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1717.
Joyce Clark Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1045 S Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2930
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2930
Gr: 6-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1818.
San Simon School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2226 W. I-10 Business Loop
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1919.
St. David Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 W Patton St
Saint David, AZ 85630
(520) 720-4781
Saint David, AZ 85630
(520) 720-4781
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2020.
Mcneal Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3979 Mcneal Street
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 642-3356
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 642-3356
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2121.
Berean Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1169 Colombo Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 459-4113
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 459-4113
Gr: K-12 | 351 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Ash Creek Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6460 E Highway 181
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 824-3340
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 824-3340
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Benson Digital Learning Center Online
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
197 E 7th St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2424.
Center For Academic Success #2 - Douglas 9-12
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 N G Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2616
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2616
Gr: 7-12 | 166 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Huachuca City School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Dr
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 456-9842
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 456-9842
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2626.
Paul H Huber Jr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1650 N Washington Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2840
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2840
Gr: 6-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Lowell School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Old Douglas Rd
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-5391
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-5391
Gr: 5-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2828.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 W. 5th Street
Bowie, AZ 85605
(520) 847-2545
Bowie, AZ 85605
(520) 847-2545
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2929.
Elfrida Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4070 W Jefferson Rd
Elfrida, AZ 85610
(520) 642-3428
Elfrida, AZ 85610
(520) 642-3428
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3030.
Willcox Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
360 N Bisbee Ave
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8613
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8613
Gr: 4-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3131.
Ray Borane Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
840 E 12th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2461
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2461
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Omega Alpha Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1402 N San Antonio Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-1261
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-1261
Gr: K-12 | 179 students
Rank: #3333.
Naco Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1911 W. Valenzuela
Naco, AZ 85620
(520) 432-5060
Naco, AZ 85620
(520) 432-5060
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
47121 H Ave.
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8798
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8798
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
325 School Terrace Road
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-5381
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-5381
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Cochise County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aoc-cochise County Juvenile Dentention Centre (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 Colonia De Salud Ste 201
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 803-3006
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 803-3006
Gr: 6-12
1600 Louis Avenue
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-0712
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-0712
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 96%
1100 E 15th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Gr: PK | 11 students
1000 Wilcox Drive
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 224-2500
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 224-2500
Gr: K-8 | 289 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Leman Academy Of Excellence Sierra Vista (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1000 East Wilcox Drive
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(480) 461-3200
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(480) 461-3200
Gr: K-8 | 254 students Minority enrollment: 42%
98 N. Oak Dr.
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 574-3033
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 574-3033
Gr: K-8 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 28%
158 West Maley
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 294-6997
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 294-6997
Gr: 9-12
203 Bisbee Road, Suite A
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 294-6997
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 294-6997
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students
240 North Highway 90 Bypass
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 335-2898
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 335-2898
Gr: K-8 | 87 students Minority enrollment: 57%
San Simon Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
P.o. Box 87
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 44%
P.o. Box 38
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 42%
4200 East Ramsey Rd
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 803-0508
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 803-0508
Gr: 8-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cochise County, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cochise County, AZ include General Myer Elementary School, Double Adobe Elementary School and Colonel Smith Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cochise County?
35 public middle schools are located in Cochise County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cochise County?
Cochise County public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Cochise County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cochise County include: General Myer Elementary School vs. Colonel Johnston Elementary School, Pearce Elementary School vs. Ash Creek Elementary School, Colonel Johnston Elementary School vs. General Myer Elementary School
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