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Mohave County Schools & Education

Mohave County, Arizona

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

School Score

7/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

80.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

80.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 81.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,348

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,607

School Score

7/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 14/100

State Score Position

#12

of 15 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Mohave County

Measured School Summary

Mohave County faces educational challenges with a school score of 7/100 and a graduation rate of 80.4%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $5,348 per pupil, Mohave County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 49% below the Arizona average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Mohave 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

71 public schools and 24 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

7/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #12 of 15 Arizona counties with school score data.

Completion

80.4%

0.6 pts below the state average

Funding context

$5,348

$259 below the state average

School coverage

71

24 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

Mohave County has 71 public schools across 24 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 Mohave 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.

Choice-program county

Mohave County has a visible charter, magnet, or virtual-school layer in NCES records. The practical question is eligibility, lottery timing, and transportation, not just whether a school appears nearby.

State position

#12

of 15 Arizona counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 99% 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.

Kingman Unified School District (79598)

Elementary to high school visible

7,178 students

Elementary 8Middle 3High 3Other 0

14 listed schools in this county slice.

Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)

Elementary to high school visible

5,478 students

Elementary 6Middle 1High 2Other 0

9 listed schools in this county slice.

Bullhead City School District (4378)

Elementary and middle visible

2,324 students

Elementary 4Middle 2High 0Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

Colorado River Union High School District (4381)

High school only in this slice

1,906 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 3Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Kingman Unified School District (79598) is the largest listed district slice, with 14 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 Mohave County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Mohave 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?

Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?

Education Overview

About Schools in Mohave 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.

A Vast Education Network Across Mohave County

Mohave County supports 24,019 students across a network of 71 public schools and 24 districts. The infrastructure includes 37 elementary and 25 high schools, providing coverage from urban centers to remote areas.

Evaluating Performance and Spending in Mohave

The county's 80.4% graduation rate sits just below the Arizona state average of 81% and significantly lags the 87% national benchmark. With per-pupil spending at $5,348, the county invests less than the $5,607 state average and less than half the national average of $13,000.

Leading Districts and Charter School Options

Kingman Unified School District leads the region with 7,178 students enrolled across 14 separate schools. Charter schools play a significant role in the local landscape, representing 21.1% of all public institutions in the county.

From Growing Towns to Quiet Rural Classrooms

Schools range from the massive Lake Havasu High with 1,813 students to small rural outposts, creating an average school size of 375. While 35 schools serve established towns, 22 rural schools ensure access for the county's most isolated residents.

School Overview

Total Schools

71

in Mohave County

Reported Enrollment

24,019

70 schools reporting

School Districts

24

districts

Charter Schools

15

21% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary37
Middle8
High25
Other1

24 School Districts in Mohave County

Kingman Unified School District (79598)

Guide
14 schools
7,178 students
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Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)

Guide
9 schools
5,478 students
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Bullhead City School District (4378)

6 schools
2,324 students

Colorado River Union High School District (4381)

3 schools
1,906 students

Kingman Academy Of Learning (4383)

4 schools
1,349 students

Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379)

4 schools
1,201 students

Colorado City Unified District (4370)

2 schools
623 students

Mohave Accelerated Elementary School Inc. (85516)

2 schools
541 students

Masada Charter School Inc. (79499)

1 school
508 students

Mohave Accelerated Learning Center (79498)

1 school
507 students

71 Public Schools in Mohave County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 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 71 matching schools

Lake Havasu High School

Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)

Lake Havasu City, 86403 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,813 students

Mohave High School

Colorado River Union High School District (4381)

BULLHEAD CITY, 86442 / Town: Remote

Profile9–12High1,175 students

Lee Williams High School

Kingman Unified School District (79598)

KINGMAN, 86401 / Town: Remote

Profile9–12High1,052 students

Kingman High School

Kingman Unified School District (79598)

KINGMAN, 86409 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High905 students

Thunderbolt Middle School

Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)

Lake Havasu City, 86406 / City: Small

Record7–8Middle851 students

Hualapai Elementary

Kingman Unified School District (79598)

KINGMAN, 86401 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary799 students

Manzanita Elementary

Kingman Unified School District (79598)

KINGMAN, 86401 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary793 students

Kingman Middle School

Kingman Unified School District (79598)

KINGMAN, 86401 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle737 students

Cerbat Elementary

Kingman Unified School District (79598)

KINGMAN, 86409 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary700 students

Starline Elementary School

Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)

Lake Havasu City, 86406 / City: Small

RecordKG–6Primary636 students

Smoketree Elementary School

Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)

Lake Havasu City, 86403 / City: Small

RecordPK–6Primary621 students

White Cliffs Middle School

Kingman Unified School District (79598)

KINGMAN, 86401 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle585 students

River Valley High School

Colorado River Union High School District (4381)

MOHAVE VALLEY, 86440 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High545 students

Fox Creek Jr High School

Bullhead City School District (4378)

BULLHEAD CITY, 86442 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–8Middle516 students

Desert Valley School

Bullhead City School District (4378)

BULLHEAD CITY, 86442 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–4Primary510 students

Bullhead City Middle School

Bullhead City School District (4378)

BULLHEAD CITY, 86442 / Town: Remote

Record5–8Middle508 students

Masada Charter School

Masada Charter School Inc. (79499)

COLORADO CITY, 86021 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–9Charter508 students

Mohave Accelerated Learning Center

Mohave Accelerated Learning Center (79498)

BULLHEAD CITY, 86439 / Town: Remote

Record6–12Charter507 students

Desert Star Academy

Desert Star Academy (92302)

Fort Mohave, 86426 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–8Charter480 students

Black Mountain Elementary School

Kingman Unified School District (79598)

GOLDEN VALLEY, 86413 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–8Primary470 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,348

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 Mohave County?
Mohave County has a school score of 7/100, 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 Mohave County?
The high school graduation rate in Mohave County is 80.4%, 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 Mohave County spend per student?
Mohave County spends $5,348 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 Mohave County, Arizona — FAQ

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

Mohave County supports 24,019 students across a network of 71 public schools and 24 districts. The infrastructure includes 37 elementary and 25 high schools, providing coverage from urban centers to remote areas.

How do schools in Mohave County perform academically?

The county's 80.4% graduation rate sits just below the Arizona state average of 81% and significantly lags the 87% national benchmark. With per-pupil spending at $5,348, the county invests less than the $5,607 state average and less than half the national average of $13,000.

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

Kingman Unified School District leads the region with 7,178 students enrolled across 14 separate schools. Charter schools play a significant role in the local landscape, representing 21.1% of all public institutions in the county.

What is the school experience like in Mohave County?

Schools range from the massive Lake Havasu High with 1,813 students to small rural outposts, creating an average school size of 375. While 35 schools serve established towns, 22 rural schools ensure access for the county's most isolated residents.

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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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