Top Rankings
Payson Unified District (4209) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,144 students in Payson Unified District (4209). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Payson Unified District (4209) have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% 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
5 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
2,144 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Payson Unified District (4209), which is ranked within the bottom 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 87% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#288 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
24%
Graduation Rate
87%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)46.8%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
28%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
6%
Showing 2004–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% White
64%
33%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,698 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,907 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$30 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,698
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,907
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Payson Unified District (4209) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Payson High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 S Mclane Rd
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5788
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5788
Gr: 9-12 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Julia Randall Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
902 W Main St
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 468-2600
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 468-2600
Gr: 2-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Rim Country Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
304 S Meadow St
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-3062
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-3062
Gr: 6-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
500 East Rancho Road
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5801
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5801
Gr: K-2 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Payson Unified District (4209)?
Payson Unified District (4209) manages 5 public schools serving 2,144 students.
What is the rank of Payson Unified District (4209)?
Payson Unified District (4209) is ranked #301 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Payson Unified District (4209)?
64% of Payson Unified District (4209) students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Payson Unified District (4209)?
Payson Unified District (4209) has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Payson Unified District (4209)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,907 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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