La Paz County Schools & Education
La Paz County, Arizona
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
20/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
83.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 81.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,344
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,607
School Score
20/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 14/100
State Score Position
#4
of 15 counties by score
Education Data Brief: La Paz County
Measured School Summary
La Paz County faces educational challenges with a school score of 20/100 and a graduation rate of 83.2%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,344 per pupil, La Paz County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 44% above the Arizona average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read La Paz 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
14 public schools and 6 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
20/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #4 of 15 Arizona counties with school score data.
Completion
83.2%
2.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,344
$737 above the state average
School coverage
14
6 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
La Paz County has 14 public schools across 6 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 La Paz 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
La Paz 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
#4
of 15 Arizona counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.
Parker Unified School District (4510)
Elementary to high school visible
1,722 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Quartzsite Elementary District (4511)
Elementary school only in this slice
137 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Bicentennial Union High School District (4515)
High school only in this slice
126 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Salome Consolidated Elementary District (4514)
Elementary school only in this slice
124 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Parker Unified School District (4510) is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 La Paz County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different La Paz 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 La Paz 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.
Education Along the Colorado River
La Paz County manages 14 public schools across 6 districts for its 2,233 students. The infrastructure consists of 8 elementary schools and 5 high schools, providing essential coverage for this desert region. These schools serve as vital community hubs for families living along the river corridor.
Parker Unified Anchors the County
Parker Unified School District is the county's largest, enrolling 1,722 students across 6 schools. Other districts, like Quartzsite Elementary and Salome Consolidated, serve much smaller student populations. La Paz currently has no charter schools, with all 14 schools operating as traditional public entities.
Intimate Learning in River Towns
The average school size is just 203 students, creating an environment where every child is known by name. Parker High is the largest school with 507 students, while the county is evenly split between 7 rural and 7 town locales. This creates a quiet, community-oriented atmosphere for learning.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in La Paz County
Reported Enrollment
2,233
14 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in La Paz County
Parker Unified School District (4510)
Quartzsite Elementary District (4511)
Bicentennial Union High School District (4515)
Salome Consolidated Elementary District (4514)
Wenden Elementary District (4512)
Bouse Elementary District (4513)
14 Public Schools in La Paz 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 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker High School | Record | Parker Unified School District (4510) | PARKER, 85344Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 507 |
| Blake Primary School | Record | Parker Unified School District (4510) | PARKER, 85344Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 354 |
| Wallace Elementary School | Record | Parker Unified School District (4510) | PARKER, 85344Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 313 |
| Wallace Jr High School | Record | Parker Unified School District (4510) | PARKER, 85344Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 303 |
| Le Pera Elementary School | Record | Parker Unified School District (4510) | PARKER, 85344Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 206 |
| Ehrenberg Elementary School | Record | Quartzsite Elementary District (4511) | EHRENBERG, 85334Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 137 |
| Salome High School | Record | Bicentennial Union High School District (4515) | SALOME, 85348Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 126 |
| Salome Elementary School | Record | Salome Consolidated Elementary District (4514) | SALOME, 85348Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 124 |
| Wenden Elementary School | Record | Wenden Elementary District (4512) | WENDEN, 85357Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 80 |
| Bouse Elementary School | Record | Bouse Elementary District (4513) | BOUSE, 85325Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 44 |
| Parker Alternative School | Record | Parker Unified School District (4510) | PARKER, 85344Town: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 39 |
| Quartzsite Elementary School | Record | Quartzsite Elementary District (4511) | EHRENBERG, 85334Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Primary | 0 |
| WAVE - Parker High School | Record | Western Arizona Vocational District #50 (90123) | KINGMAN, 86402Town: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| WAVE-Arizona Western College | Record | Western Arizona Vocational District #50 (90123) | KINGMAN, 86402Town: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Parker High School
Parker Unified School District (4510)
PARKER, 85344 / Town: Distant
Blake Primary School
Parker Unified School District (4510)
PARKER, 85344 / Town: Distant
Wallace Elementary School
Parker Unified School District (4510)
PARKER, 85344 / Town: Distant
Wallace Jr High School
Parker Unified School District (4510)
PARKER, 85344 / Town: Distant
Le Pera Elementary School
Parker Unified School District (4510)
PARKER, 85344 / Rural: Remote
Ehrenberg Elementary School
Quartzsite Elementary District (4511)
EHRENBERG, 85334 / Rural: Fringe
Salome High School
Bicentennial Union High School District (4515)
SALOME, 85348 / Rural: Remote
Salome Elementary School
Salome Consolidated Elementary District (4514)
SALOME, 85348 / Rural: Remote
Wenden Elementary School
Wenden Elementary District (4512)
WENDEN, 85357 / Rural: Remote
Bouse Elementary School
Bouse Elementary District (4513)
BOUSE, 85325 / Rural: Remote
Parker Alternative School
Parker Unified School District (4510)
PARKER, 85344 / Town: Distant
Quartzsite Elementary School
Quartzsite Elementary District (4511)
EHRENBERG, 85334 / Rural: Fringe
WAVE - Parker High School
Western Arizona Vocational District #50 (90123)
KINGMAN, 86402 / Town: Distant
WAVE-Arizona Western College
Western Arizona Vocational District #50 (90123)
KINGMAN, 86402 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,344
State avg $5,607
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Schools in La Paz County, Arizona — FAQ
What does the school system look like in La Paz County, Arizona?
La Paz County manages 14 public schools across 6 districts for its 2,233 students. The infrastructure consists of 8 elementary schools and 5 high schools, providing essential coverage for this desert region. These schools serve as vital community hubs for families living along the river corridor.
What are the major school districts in La Paz County, Arizona?
Parker Unified School District is the county's largest, enrolling 1,722 students across 6 schools. Other districts, like Quartzsite Elementary and Salome Consolidated, serve much smaller student populations. La Paz currently has no charter schools, with all 14 schools operating as traditional public entities.
What is the school experience like in La Paz County?
The average school size is just 203 students, creating an environment where every child is known by name. Parker High is the largest school with 507 students, while the county is evenly split between 7 rural and 7 town locales. This creates a quiet, community-oriented atmosphere for learning.
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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.