Best Payson Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 748 students in Payson, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Payson, AZ are Payson High School and Payson Center For Success - Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payson, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Payson have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Payson, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Payson High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Payson, AZ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Payson High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 S Mclane Rd
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5788
Gr: 9-12 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Payson Center For Success - Online
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
902 W Main St
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5891
Gr: 7-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Payson, Arizona

Payson, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 East Frontier St
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-2070
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
902 W Main St
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 468-2600
Gr: 2-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
166 Ezell Ln
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 534-7320
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 31%
514 W Wade Ln
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5895
Gr: 9-12
112 W Cedar Lane, Unit 122
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 468-8509
249 W Standage Dr
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 478-4706
Gr: K-10 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Payson, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Payson, AZ include Payson High School and Payson Center For Success - Online.
How many public high schools are located in Payson?
2 public high schools are located in Payson.
What is the racial composition of students in Payson?
Payson public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Payson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Payson include: Payson High School vs. Payson Center For Success - Online

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