For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 3,111 students in Gila County, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in Gila County, AZ are Payson Center For Success High School, Young High School and Biyaagozhoo Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gila County, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 41% statewide average). High schools in Gila County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Gila County, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Arizona average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is San Carlos High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gila County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Payson Center For Success High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
514 W Wade Ln
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5895
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5895
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #22.
Young High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Hwy 288 Baker Ranch Rd
Young, AZ 85554
(928) 462-3244
Young, AZ 85554
(928) 462-3244
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #33.
Biyaagozhoo Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Indian Rte. 6 Mp 10.5
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 475-4060
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 475-4060
Grades: 3-12
| 0 students
Rank: #44.
San Carlos Alternative High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Rank: #55.
Liberty High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 E Cedar St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8024
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8024
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
Rank: #66.
Payson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 S Mclane Rd
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5788
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5788
Grades: 9-12
| 797 students
Rank: #77.
Globe High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
437 S High Street
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6100
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #88.
Miami Virtual Program
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4739 E Ragus Rd
Miami, AZ 85539
(928) 425-3271
Miami, AZ 85539
(928) 425-3271
Grades: K-12
| 699 students
Rank: #99.
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
| 0 students
Rank: #1010.
Cvit - Miami High School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4635 E. Ragus Rd.
Miami, AZ 85539
(928) 425-3085
Miami, AZ 85539
(928) 425-3085
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1111.
Hayden High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
824 N. Thorne Ave
Winkelman, AZ 85192
(520) 356-7876
Winkelman, AZ 85192
(520) 356-7876
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #1212.
Cvit - Hayden High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
824 Thorne Ave
Winkelman, AZ 85192
(520) 356-7876
Winkelman, AZ 85192
(520) 356-7876
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1313.
Cvit - Globe High School
Vocational School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
437 S High St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6100
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1414.
Cvit - San Carlos High School
Vocational School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1515.
Miami Junior Senior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4639 E. Ragus Road
Miami, AZ 85539
(928) 425-3271
Miami, AZ 85539
(928) 425-3271
Grades: 6-12
| 491 students
Rank: #1616.
San Carlos High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2378
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2378
Grades: 9-12
| 346 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cvit - Central Campus Cac Aravaipa
Vocational School
80440 E Aravaipa Rd
Winkelman, AZ 85192
(520) 357-2800
Winkelman, AZ 85192
(520) 357-2800
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 San Carlos Ave
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
460 N Willow St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6000
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6000
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Gila County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc_gila County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1425 E South St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8784
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8784
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
455 Willow
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8915
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8915
Grades: 5-6
| 314 students
Moonbase Rd Hwy 70
Peridot, AZ 85542
(928) 475-2292
Peridot, AZ 85542
(928) 475-2292
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1000 East Frontier St
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-2070
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-2070
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
439 South Fourth Street, Unit
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 425-7800
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 425-7800
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
455 N. Willow St.
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8926
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8926
Grades: 7-8
| 385 students
Drawer H
Miami, AZ 85539
(520) 473-2476
Miami, AZ 85539
(520) 473-2476
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Jail-gila County Sheriffs Office (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1100 E South St
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 425-3231
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 425-3231
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
5791 South Maple Leaf Rd
Claypool, AZ 85532
(928) 425-3271
Claypool, AZ 85532
(928) 425-3271
Grades: K-2
| 271 students
824 N. Thorne Ave
Winkelman, AZ 85292
(520) 356-7876
Winkelman, AZ 85292
(520) 356-7876
Grades: 6-8
| 69 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
San Carlos Avenue
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2378
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2378
Grades: 9-12
| 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
824 Thorne Ave
Winkelman, AZ 85292
(520) 356-7876
Winkelman, AZ 85292
(520) 356-7876
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gila County, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in Gila County, AZ include Payson Center For Success High School, Young High School and Biyaagozhoo Center.
How many public high schools are located in Gila County, AZ?
19 public high schools are located in Gila County, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in Gila County, AZ?
Gila County, AZ public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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