Top Rankings
Douglas Unified District (4174) 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 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,714 students in Douglas Unified District (4174) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Douglas Unified District (4174) School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
3,714 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
186 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Douglas Unified District (4174) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#429 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
24%
Graduation Rate
78%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.66
# American Indian Students
7 Students
55,943 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
5%
# Asian Students
6 Students
35,951 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,626 Students
537,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
98%
48%
# Black Students
13 Students
64,758 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
56 Students
377,234 Students
% White Students
2%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
48,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
117
20,586
# Students in K Grade:
233
73,171
# Students in 1st Grade:
236
78,842
# Students in 2nd Grade:
262
82,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
259
80,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
254
82,920
# Students in 5th Grade:
244
83,092
# Students in 6th Grade:
243
83,167
# Students in 7th Grade:
269
84,224
# Students in 8th Grade:
259
85,183
# Students in 9th Grade:
479
89,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
337
92,689
# Students in 11th Grade:
271
90,220
# Students in 12th Grade:
251
96,766
# Ungraded Students:
-
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,093 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,415 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$12,837 MM

Spending
$35 MM
$12,727 MM

Revenue / Student
$10,093
$11,421

Spending / Student
$9,415
$11,323

Best Douglas Unified District (4174) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Douglas High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 E 15th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-3462
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-3462
Grades: 9-12
| 1,338 students
Rank: #22.
Clawson School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1235 E 7th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-8466
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-8466
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 E 11th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2442
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2442
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #44.
Joe Carlson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 N Louis Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-4400
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 428 students
Rank: #55.
Paul H Huber Jr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1650 N Washington Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2840
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2840
Grades: 6-8
| 399 students
Rank: #66.
Sarah Marley School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
735 E 7th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-3408
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-3408
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #77.
Faras Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 W. Fir Avenue
Douglas, AZ 85608
(520) 364-8461
Douglas, AZ 85608
(520) 364-8461
Grades: K-5
| 133 students
Rank: #88.
Ray Borane Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
840 E 12th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2461
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2461
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Douglas Unified District (4174) School District?
Douglas Unified District (4174) School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,714 students.
What is the rank of Douglas Unified District (4174) School District?
Douglas Unified District (4174) School District is ranked #416 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Douglas Unified District (4174) School District?
98% of Douglas Unified District (4174) School District students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Douglas Unified District (4174) School District?
Douglas Unified District (4174) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Douglas Unified District (4174) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,415 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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