For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 876 students in Tombstone Unified District (4168) 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 Tombstone Unified District (4168) School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% 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
3 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
876 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Tombstone Unified District (4168) 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 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#316 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.66
# American Indian Students
7 Students
55,943 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
5 Students
35,951 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
320 Students
537,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
48%
# Black Students
15 Students
64,758 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
473 Students
377,234 Students
% White Students
54%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
4,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
52 Students
48,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
16
20,586
# Students in K Grade:
29
73,171
# Students in 1st Grade:
43
78,842
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
82,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
39
80,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
55
82,920
# Students in 5th Grade:
50
83,092
# Students in 6th Grade:
47
83,167
# Students in 7th Grade:
50
84,224
# Students in 8th Grade:
52
85,183
# Students in 9th Grade:
128
89,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
104
92,689
# Students in 11th Grade:
134
90,220
# Students in 12th Grade:
87
96,766
# Ungraded Students:
-
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,718 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 $13,424 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$12,837 MM

Spending
$12 MM
$12,727 MM

Revenue / Student
$14,718
$11,421

Spending / Student
$13,424
$11,323

Best Tombstone Unified District (4168) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walter J Meyer School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 N. 9th St.
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 457-3371
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 457-3371
Grades: PK-8
| 174 students
Rank: #22.
Tombstone High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1211 N. Yellowjacket Way
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 457-2215
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 457-2215
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Rank: #33.
Huachuca City School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Dr
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 456-9842
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 456-9842
Grades: PK-8
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tombstone Unified District (4168) School District?
Tombstone Unified District (4168) School District manages 3 public schools serving 876 students.
What is the rank of Tombstone Unified District (4168) School District?
Tombstone Unified District (4168) School District is ranked #312 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Tombstone Unified District (4168) School District?
54% of Tombstone Unified District (4168) School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tombstone Unified District (4168) School District?
Tombstone Unified District (4168) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Tombstone Unified District (4168) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,424 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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