Serving 478 students in grades 6-8, Rim Country Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rim Country Middle School serves the entire district of Payson, AZ, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 525.5 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.9 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point located 22.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rim Country Middle School's student population of 478 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
478 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Rim Country Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rim Country Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1123 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
30%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
61%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rim Country Middle School's ranking?
Rim Country Middle School is ranked #1123 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Rim Country Middle School often compared to?
Rim Country Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Payson Center For Success - Online by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Rim Country Middle School?
478 students attend Rim Country Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Rim Country Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rim Country Middle School?
Rim Country Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rim Country Middle School offer ?
Rim Country Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rim Country Middle School part of?
Rim Country Middle School is part of Payson Unified District (4209).
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