Top Rankings
Payson Unified District (4209) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,339 students in Payson Unified District (4209) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Payson Unified District (4209) School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
2,339 Students
1,138,681 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Payson Unified District (4209) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65-69% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#343 out of 610 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.65
# American Indian Students
67 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
5%
# Asian Students
14 Students
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
625 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
47%
# Black Students
18 Students
63,785 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
1,514 Students
404,765 Students
% White Students
65%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
101 Students
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
35
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
156
80,037
# Students in 1st Grade:
164
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
154
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
184
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
148
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
132
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
165
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
186
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
218
92,012
# Students in 9th Grade:
230
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
182
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
184
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
201
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,928 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,304 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,928
$11,274
Spending / Student
$10,304
$11,177
Best Payson Unified District (4209) School District Public Schools (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.
Julia Randall Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
902 W Main St
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 468-2600
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 468-2600
Grades: 2-5
| 552 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Rim Country Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
304 S Meadow St
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-3062
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-3062
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
Rank: #55.
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: n/an/a
500 East Rancho Road
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5801
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5801
Grades: K-2
| 421 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Payson Unified District (4209) School District?
Payson Unified District (4209) School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,339 students.
What is the rank of Payson Unified District (4209) School District?
Payson Unified District (4209) School District is ranked #340 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Payson Unified District (4209) School District?
65% of Payson Unified District (4209) School District students are White, 27% 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) School District?
Payson Unified District (4209) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Payson Unified District (4209) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,304 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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