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Cochise County Schools & Education

Cochise County, Arizona

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

15/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

85.8%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

85.8%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 81.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,388

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,607

School Score

15/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 14/100

State Score Position

#7

of 15 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Cochise County

Measured School Summary

Cochise County faces educational challenges with a school score of 15/100 and a graduation rate of 85.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $5,388 per pupil, Cochise County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 10% above the Arizona average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Cochise County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

81 public schools and 26 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

15/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #7 of 15 Arizona counties with school score data.

Completion

85.8%

4.8 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,388

$219 below the state average

School coverage

81

26 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Cochise County has 81 public schools across 26 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Cochise County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Large multi-district county

Cochise County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#7

of 15 Arizona counties with school score data. The county score is 1 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)

Elementary to high school visible

4,761 students

Elementary 6Middle 1High 2Other 2

11 listed schools in this county slice.

Douglas Unified District (4174)

Elementary to high school visible

3,852 students

Elementary 5Middle 2High 2Other 1

10 listed schools in this county slice.

Benson Unified School District (79226)

Elementary to high school visible

1,376 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 2Other 1

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Center for Academic Success Inc. (4191)

Elementary to high school visible

1,141 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 2Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Cochise Technology District (79403) is the largest listed district slice, with 13 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Cochise County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Cochise County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Cochise County, Arizona

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Cochise County’s Diverse Education Infrastructure

With 81 public schools and 19,075 students, Cochise County offers a robust network of 26 school districts. The system includes 35 elementary schools and 29 high schools to support a growing student population. This infrastructure spans a wide geographical area from city centers to remote rural zones.

Sierra Vista and Douglas Drive Growth

Sierra Vista Unified is the major player, enrolling 4,761 students across 11 schools. Douglas Unified also holds a significant presence with 3,852 students. Charter schools are quite popular in the county, representing 13.6% of all schools, including the Leman Academy of Excellence.

A Mix of City and Rural Learning

The average school size is 265 students, though Buena High School serves as a massive hub with 1,836 learners. The locale diversity is high, featuring 21 schools in city settings alongside 31 rural and 29 town schools. This variety provides families with choices ranging from bustling urban campuses to quiet rural classrooms.

School Overview

Total Schools

81

in Cochise County

Reported Enrollment

19,075

81 schools reporting

School Districts

26

districts

Charter Schools

11

14% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary35
Middle8
High29
Other9

26 School Districts in Cochise County

Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)

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11 schools
4,761 students
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Douglas Unified District (4174)

Guide
10 schools
3,852 students
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Benson Unified School District (79226)

5 schools
1,376 students

Center for Academic Success Inc. (4191)

5 schools
1,141 students

Willcox Unified District (4170)

3 schools
1,076 students

Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)

3 schools
914 students

Tombstone Unified District (4168)

3 schools
872 students

Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167)

3 schools
765 students

Bisbee Unified District (4169)

4 schools
685 students

St David Unified District (4173)

2 schools
428 students

81 Public Schools in Cochise County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 81 matching schools

Buena High School

Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)

SIERRA VISTA, 85635 / City: Small

Profile7–12High1,836 students

Douglas High School

Douglas Unified District (4174)

DOUGLAS, 85607 / Town: Remote

Profile9–12High1,405 students

Joyce Clark Middle School

Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)

SIERRA VISTA, 85635 / City: Small

Record7–8Middle670 students

Leman Academy of Excellence-Sierra Vista

Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730)

TUCSON, 85715 / City: Small

RecordKG–8Charter592 students

Benson Primary School

Benson Unified School District (79226)

BENSON, 85602 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary560 students

Tombstone High School

Tombstone Unified District (4168)

TOMBSTONE, 85638 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High451 students

Coronado Elementary School

Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)

HEREFORD, 85615 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–8Primary444 students

Benson High School

Benson Unified School District (79226)

BENSON, 85602 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High443 students

Paul H Huber Jr High School

Douglas Unified District (4174)

DOUGLAS, 85607 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle436 students

Town & Country Elementary School

Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)

SIERRA VISTA, 85635 / City: Small

RecordPK–6Primary433 students

Palominas Elementary School

Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)

HEREFORD, 85615 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary426 students

Joe Carlson Elementary School

Douglas Unified District (4174)

DOUGLAS, 85607 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary419 students

Huachuca Mountain Elementary School

Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)

SIERRA VISTA, 85650 / City: Small

RecordKG–6Primary416 students

Willcox High School

Willcox Unified District (4170)

WILLCOX, 85643 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High401 students

Village Meadows Elementary School

Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)

SIERRA VISTA, 85635 / City: Small

RecordKG–6Primary394 students

Stevenson Elementary School

Douglas Unified District (4174)

DOUGLAS, 85607 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary390 students

Ray Borane Middle School

Douglas Unified District (4174)

DOUGLAS, 85607 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle387 students

Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School

Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)

SIERRA VISTA, 85635 / City: Small

RecordKG–6Primary383 students

Willcox Elementary School

Willcox Unified District (4170)

WILLCOX, 85643 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–4Primary372 students

New Crossroads Academy

Cochise County Accommodation School District (1001687)

BISBEE, 85603 / Town: Distant

Record10–12High363 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,388

State avg $5,607

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Arizona counties have the highest graduation rates?
Santa Cruz County (90.2%), Yuma County (88.7%), and Cochise County (85.8%) currently lead Arizona among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Arizona?
Across Arizona counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $5,607. The highest current county values are Apache County ($7,209), Gila County ($6,379), and La Paz County ($6,344). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Cochise County?
Cochise County has a school score of 15/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Cochise County?
The high school graduation rate in Cochise County is 85.8%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Cochise County spend per student?
Cochise County spends $5,388 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Cochise County, Arizona — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Cochise County, Arizona?

With 81 public schools and 19,075 students, Cochise County offers a robust network of 26 school districts. The system includes 35 elementary schools and 29 high schools to support a growing student population. This infrastructure spans a wide geographical area from city centers to remote rural zones.

What are the major school districts in Cochise County, Arizona?

Sierra Vista Unified is the major player, enrolling 4,761 students across 11 schools. Douglas Unified also holds a significant presence with 3,852 students. Charter schools are quite popular in the county, representing 13.6% of all schools, including the Leman Academy of Excellence.

What is the school experience like in Cochise County?

The average school size is 265 students, though Buena High School serves as a massive hub with 1,836 learners. The locale diversity is high, featuring 21 schools in city settings alongside 31 rural and 29 town schools. This variety provides families with choices ranging from bustling urban campuses to quiet rural classrooms.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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