For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 880 students in Globe, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Globe, AZ are Destiny School, Biyaagozhoo Center and Tiger Knowledge Online (Tko). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Globe, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Globe have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Globe, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Destiny School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
798 E Prickly Pear Dr
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-0925
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-0925
Gr: K-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 3-12 | 10 students
Rank: #33.
Tiger Knowledge Online (Tko)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
460 N Willow St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6000
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6000
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Liberty High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 E Cedar St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8024
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8024
Gr: 7-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
High Desert Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 High Desert
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5900
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Globe, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aoc_gila County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1425 E South St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8784
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8784
Gr: 7-12
455 Willow
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8915
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8915
Gr: 5-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
439 South Fourth Street, Unit
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 425-7800
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 425-7800
Gr: 6-12
455 N. Willow St.
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8926
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8926
Gr: 7-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Jail-gila County Sheriffs Office (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 E South St
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 425-3231
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 425-3231
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Globe, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Globe, AZ include Destiny School, Biyaagozhoo Center and Tiger Knowledge Online (Tko).
How many public middle schools are located in Globe?
5 public middle schools are located in Globe.
What is the racial composition of students in Globe?
Globe public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Globe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Globe include: Liberty High School vs. Destiny School, Biyaagozhoo Center vs. Destiny School
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