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Payson Unified District (4209) 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 4 public schools serving 1,647 students in Payson Unified District (4209) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Payson Unified District (4209) School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% 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
4 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,647 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Payson Unified District (4209) 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 75-79% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#331 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
24%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.66
# American Indian Students
42 Students
55,943 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
5%
# Asian Students
8 Students
35,951 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
440 Students
537,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
48%
# Black Students
16 Students
64,758 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
1,071 Students
377,234 Students
% White Students
65%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
70 Students
48,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
20,586
# Students in K Grade:
143
73,171
# Students in 1st Grade:
161
78,842
# Students in 2nd Grade:
107
82,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
80,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
82,920
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
83,092
# Students in 6th Grade:
158
83,167
# Students in 7th Grade:
161
84,224
# Students in 8th Grade:
169
85,183
# Students in 9th Grade:
193
89,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
224
92,689
# Students in 11th Grade:
183
90,220
# Students in 12th Grade:
148
96,766
# Ungraded Students:
-
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,519 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,633 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,519
$11,421
Spending / Student
$14,633
$11,323
Best Payson Unified District (4209) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Payson High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 S Mclane Rd
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5788
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5788
Grades: 9-12
| 748 students
Rank: #22.
Rim Country Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
304 S Meadow St
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-3062
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-3062
Grades: 6-8
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Payson Center For Success - Online
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
902 W Main St
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5891
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5891
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
500 East Rancho Road
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5801
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5801
Grades: K-2
| 411 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Payson Unified District (4209) School District?
Payson Unified District (4209) School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,647 students.
What is the rank of Payson Unified District (4209) School District?
Payson Unified District (4209) School District is ranked #317 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 Payson Unified District (4209) School District?
65% of Payson Unified District (4209) School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Payson Unified District (4209) School District?
Payson Unified District (4209) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Payson Unified District (4209) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,633 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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