J O Combs Unified School District (4445)

43371 N Kenworthy Rd
San Tan Vly, AZ 85140
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

J O Combs Unified School District (4445) 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 10 public schools serving 4,052 students in J O Combs Unified School District (4445). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in J O Combs Unified School District (4445) have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
4,052 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
211 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

J O Combs Unified School District (4445), 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 82% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#325 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of J O Combs Unified School District (4445), with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of J O Combs Unified School District (4445) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of J O Combs Unified School District (4445) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
24%
82%
77%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of J O Combs Unified School District (4445) and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.66
# American Indian Students
83 Students
55,943 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
5%
# Asian Students
35 Students
35,951 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,549 Students
537,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
48%
# Black Students
161 Students
64,758 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
2,031 Students
377,234 Students
% White Students
50%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
4,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
175 Students
48,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
172
20,586
# Students in K Grade:
252
73,171
# Students in 1st Grade:
254
78,842
# Students in 2nd Grade:
278
82,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
268
80,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
264
82,920
# Students in 5th Grade:
283
83,092
# Students in 6th Grade:
269
83,167
# Students in 7th Grade:
315
84,224
# Students in 8th Grade:
289
85,183
# Students in 9th Grade:
366
89,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
313
92,689
# Students in 11th Grade:
394
90,220
# Students in 12th Grade:
335
96,766
# Ungraded Students:
-
543

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,603 is higher 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 $11,580 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart displays total revenue of J O Combs Unified School District (4445) and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$47 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart displays total spending of J O Combs Unified School District (4445) and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,603
$11,421
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in J O Combs Unified School District (4445) and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,580
$11,323
This chart displays average spending per public school student in J O Combs Unified School District (4445) and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best J O Combs Unified School District (4445) Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Combs Center For Success High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
38300 N Gantzel Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #22.
Combs Traditional Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
38300 N Gantzel Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-5320
Grades: K-6
| 204 students
Rank: #33.
Combs High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2505 E Germann Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
Grades: 8-12
| 1,243 students
Rank: #44.
Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
43521 N Kenworthy Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3530
Grades: PK-6
| 511 students
Rank: #55.
Jack Harmon Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
39315 N Cortona Dr
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 385 students
Rank: #66.
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
40300 N Simonton Blvd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-5330
Grades: PK-6
| 381 students
Rank: #77.
J. O. Combs Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
37611 N Pecan Crk
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3510
Grades: K-8
| 596 students
Rank: #88.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
38454 N Carolina Ave
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3520
Grades: PK-6
| 559 students
Rank: #99.
Combs Online School For Success
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 E Combs Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-6300
Grades: K-12
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
38300 N Gantzel Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
Grades: 6-8
| 1 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to J O Combs Unified School District (4445)?
J O Combs Unified School District (4445) manages 10 public schools serving 4,052 students.
What is the rank of J O Combs Unified School District (4445)?
J O Combs Unified School District (4445) is ranked #318 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 J O Combs Unified School District (4445)?
50% of J O Combs Unified School District (4445) students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of J O Combs Unified School District (4445)?
J O Combs Unified School District (4445) has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is J O Combs Unified School District (4445)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,580 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,052 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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