For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 369 students in Duncan Unified District (4228). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Duncan Unified District (4228) have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,467 Schools
# Students
369 Students
1,108,179 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
61,931 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Duncan Unified District (4228), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#240 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.3%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
23%
49%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
73%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,393 is higher than the state median of $14,465. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,453 is higher than the state median of $13,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$16,030 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$15,378 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,393
$14,465
Spending / Student
$14,453
$13,877
Best Duncan Unified District (4228) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Duncan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Mc Grath Ave.
Duncan, AZ 85534
(928) 359-2054
Duncan, AZ 85534
(928) 359-2054
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Duncan High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 Stadium Street
Duncan, AZ 85534
(928) 359-2474
Duncan, AZ 85534
(928) 359-2474
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Duncan Unified District (4228)?
Duncan Unified District (4228) manages 2 public schools serving 369 students.
What is the rank of Duncan Unified District (4228)?
Duncan Unified District (4228) is ranked #263 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Duncan Unified District (4228)?
73% of Duncan Unified District (4228) students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Duncan Unified District (4228)?
Duncan Unified District (4228) has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Duncan Unified District (4228)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,453 is higher than the state median of $13,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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