For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 476 students in Safford, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Safford, AZ are Safford Middle School and Triumphant Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Safford, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Safford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Safford, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Safford Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
698 W 11th St
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7040
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7040
Gr: 7-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Triumphant Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Main St
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8422
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8422
Gr: K-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Safford, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Safford, AZ include Safford Middle School and Triumphant Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Safford?
2 public middle schools are located in Safford.
What is the racial composition of students in Safford?
Safford public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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