Greenlee County Schools & Education
Greenlee County, Arizona
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
15/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
83.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 81.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,884
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,607
School Score
15/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 14/100
State Score Position
#8
of 15 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Greenlee County
Measured School Summary
Greenlee County faces educational challenges with a school score of 15/100 and a graduation rate of 83.3%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,884 per pupil, Greenlee County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 6% above the Arizona average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Greenlee 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
8 public schools and 3 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 #8 of 15 Arizona counties with school score data.
Completion
83.3%
2.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,884
$277 above the state average
School coverage
8
3 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
Greenlee County has 8 public schools across 3 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.
What Greenlee 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.
Review-carefully county
Greenlee County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#8
of 15 Arizona counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
Morenci Unified District (4230)
Elementary to high school visible
1,524 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Duncan Unified District (4228)
Elementary and high visible
395 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Blue Elementary District (4231)
Other grade structure
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Morenci Unified District (4230) is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Greenlee County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Greenlee County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Greenlee 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.
Compact and Efficient Schooling in Greenlee
Greenlee County operates just 8 public schools across 3 districts, serving a total of 1,919 students. This streamlined system includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 4 high schools. It is one of the smallest school networks in Arizona, focused primarily on its core communities.
Morenci Unified Dominates the Area
Morenci Unified District is the primary educator here, serving 1,524 students across its 3 schools. Duncan Unified follows as the only other major district with 395 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning education is handled entirely by traditional districts.
Small Districts with Large Impact
Despite having few schools, the average school size is relatively high at 384 students. Metcalf Elementary is the largest campus, enrolling 770 students in a primary school setting. The locale is evenly split between 4 rural schools and 4 town schools, reflecting the county’s mining and ranching geography.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Greenlee County
Reported Enrollment
1,919
8 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Greenlee County
Morenci Unified District (4230)
Duncan Unified District (4228)
Blue Elementary District (4231)
8 Public Schools in Greenlee County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metcalf Elementary School | Record | Morenci Unified District (4230) | MORENCI, 85540Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 770 |
| Fairbanks Middle School | Record | Morenci Unified District (4230) | MORENCI, 85540Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 395 |
| Morenci High School | Record | Morenci Unified District (4230) | MORENCI, 85540Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 359 |
| Duncan Elementary | Record | Duncan Unified District (4228) | DUNCAN, 85534Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 263 |
| Duncan High School | Record | Duncan Unified District (4228) | DUNCAN, 85534Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 132 |
| Blue Elementary School | Record | Blue Elementary District (4231) | Blue, 85922Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 0 |
| GIFT - Duncan High School | Record | Gila Institute for Technology (79387) | THATCHER, 85552Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| GIFT-Morenci High School | Record | Gila Institute for Technology (79387) | THATCHER, 85552Town: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Metcalf Elementary School
Morenci Unified District (4230)
MORENCI, 85540 / Town: Remote
Fairbanks Middle School
Morenci Unified District (4230)
MORENCI, 85540 / Town: Remote
Morenci High School
Morenci Unified District (4230)
MORENCI, 85540 / Town: Remote
Duncan Elementary
Duncan Unified District (4228)
DUNCAN, 85534 / Rural: Remote
Duncan High School
Duncan Unified District (4228)
DUNCAN, 85534 / Rural: Remote
Blue Elementary School
Blue Elementary District (4231)
Blue, 85922 / Rural: Remote
GIFT - Duncan High School
Gila Institute for Technology (79387)
THATCHER, 85552 / Rural: Remote
GIFT-Morenci High School
Gila Institute for Technology (79387)
THATCHER, 85552 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,884
State avg $5,607
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Schools in Greenlee County, Arizona — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Greenlee County, Arizona?
Greenlee County operates just 8 public schools across 3 districts, serving a total of 1,919 students. This streamlined system includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 4 high schools. It is one of the smallest school networks in Arizona, focused primarily on its core communities.
What are the major school districts in Greenlee County, Arizona?
Morenci Unified District is the primary educator here, serving 1,524 students across its 3 schools. Duncan Unified follows as the only other major district with 395 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning education is handled entirely by traditional districts.
What is the school experience like in Greenlee County?
Despite having few schools, the average school size is relatively high at 384 students. Metcalf Elementary is the largest campus, enrolling 770 students in a primary school setting. The locale is evenly split between 4 rural schools and 4 town schools, reflecting the county’s mining and ranching geography.
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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.