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Payson Unified District (4209) School District

902 W Main St
Payson, AZ 85541-4887
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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.
51爆料s 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

Student By Grade

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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 72% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#331 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
25%
34%
36%
40%
23%
24%
(22-23)
87%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.66
% American Indian
3%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
27%
48%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
65%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

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.
This School District
This State (AZ)
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 51爆料s (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Payson High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 S Mclane Rd
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5788
Grades: 9-12
| 748 students
Rank: #22.
Rim Country Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
304 S Meadow St
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
902 W Main St
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
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 2022-2023 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,647 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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