For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 493 students in Payson, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Payson, AZ are Rim Country Middle School and Payson Center For Success - Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payson, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Payson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Payson, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rim Country Middle School
Magnet 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
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Payson Center For Success - Online
Magnet School
(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
Payson, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 East Frontier St
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-2070
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-2070
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
New Visions Academy - Star Valley (Closed 2013)
Charter School
166 Ezell Ln
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 534-7320
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 534-7320
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Payson Center For Success High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
514 W Wade Ln
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5895
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5895
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
112 W Cedar Lane, Unit 122
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 468-8509
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 468-8509
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
The Shelby School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
249 W Standage Dr
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 478-4706
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 478-4706
Grades: K-10
| 27 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Payson, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Payson, AZ include Rim Country Middle School and Payson Center For Success - Online.
How many public middle schools are located in Payson?
2 public middle schools are located in Payson.
What is the racial composition of students in Payson?
Payson public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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