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Navajo County Schools & Education

Navajo County, Arizona

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

School Score

8/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

71.2%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

71.2%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 81.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,955

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,607

School Score

8/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 14/100

State Score Position

#10

of 15 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Navajo County

Measured School Summary

Navajo County faces educational challenges with a school score of 8/100 and a graduation rate of 71.2%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $5,955 per pupil, Navajo County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 46% below the Arizona average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 9.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Navajo 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

72 public schools and 16 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

8/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #10 of 15 Arizona counties with school score data.

Completion

71.2%

9.8 pts below the state average

Funding context

$5,955

$348 above the state average

School coverage

72

16 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

Navajo County has 72 public schools across 16 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 Navajo 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

Navajo 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

#10

of 15 Arizona counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points below 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.

Snowflake Unified District (4391)

Elementary to high school visible

2,948 students

Elementary 2Middle 3High 1Other 1

7 listed schools in this county slice.

Show Low Unified District (4393)

Elementary to high school visible

2,569 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 2Other 2

8 listed schools in this county slice.

Whiteriver Unified District (4394)

Elementary and high visible

1,927 students

Elementary 3Middle 0High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Winslow Unified District (4387)

Elementary to high school visible

1,879 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technolog (78786) is the largest listed district slice, with 19 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 Navajo County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Navajo 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 Navajo 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.

The Educational Landscape of Navajo County

Navajo County manages 72 public schools serving a total of 17,339 students across 16 different districts. High schools make up the largest portion of the infrastructure, with 33 campuses distributed throughout the county.

Graduation Rates and Investment in Students

The county's 71.2% graduation rate remains significantly below the state average of 81% and the national target of 87%. However, per-pupil expenditure reaches $5,955, which actually exceeds the Arizona state average of $5,607.

Spotlight on Snowflake and Show Low Districts

The Snowflake Unified District serves 2,948 students, making it the largest traditional provider in the county. Charter schools are less common here than elsewhere in Arizona, representing only about 7% of total schools.

A Predominantly Rural Learning Environment

Navajo County education feels intimate, with an average school size of just 294 students. Over half of all schools operate in rural settings, though Snowflake High remains a local hub with 943 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

72

in Navajo County

Reported Enrollment

17,339

72 schools reporting

School Districts

16

districts

Charter Schools

5

7% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary23
Middle12
High33
Other4

16 School Districts in Navajo County

Snowflake Unified District (4391)

7 schools
2,948 students

Show Low Unified District (4393)

8 schools
2,569 students

Whiteriver Unified District (4394)

5 schools
2,364 students

Winslow Unified District (4387)

5 schools
1,879 students

Holbrook Unified District (4389)

5 schools
1,843 students

Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)

5 schools
1,754 students

Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)

4 schools
1,643 students

Pinon Unified District (4390)

3 schools
1,053 students

Heber-Overgaard Unified District (4392)

4 schools
507 students

Joseph City Unified District (4388)

3 schools
455 students

72 Public Schools in Navajo County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Level

Showing 20 of 72 matching schools

Snowflake High School

Snowflake Unified District (4391)

SNOWFLAKE, 85937 / Town: Remote

Profile9–12High943 students

Show Low High School

Show Low Unified District (4393)

SHOW LOW, 85901 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High877 students

Alchesay High School

Whiteriver Unified District (4394)

WHITERIVER, 85941 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High822 students

Blue Ridge Elementary School

Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)

LAKESIDE, 85929 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary818 students

Winslow High School

Winslow Unified District (4387)

WINSLOW, 86047 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High675 students

Blue Ridge High School

Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)

LAKESIDE, 85929 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High669 students

Holbrook High School

Holbrook Unified District (4389)

HOLBROOK, 86025 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High660 students

Monument Valley High School

Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)

KAYENTA, 86033 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High659 students

Show Low Junior High School

Show Low Unified District (4393)

SHOW LOW, 85901 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle587 students

Highland Primary School

Snowflake Unified District (4391)

SNOWFLAKE, 85937 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–3Primary525 students

Snowflake Junior High School

Snowflake Unified District (4391)

SNOWFLAKE, 85937 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–9Middle486 students

Kayenta Middle School

Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)

KAYENTA, 86033 / Town: Remote

Record5–8Middle480 students

Seven Mile School

Whiteriver Unified District (4394)

WHITERIVER, 85941 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary442 students

Pinon Elementary School

Pinon Unified District (4390)

PINON, 86510 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary428 students

Snowflake Intermediate School

Snowflake Unified District (4391)

SNOWFLAKE, 85937 / Town: Remote

Record4–6Middle411 students

Kayenta Elementary School

Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)

KAYENTA, 86033 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–4Primary408 students

Whipple Ranch Elementary School

Show Low Unified District (4393)

SHOW LOW, 85901 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary404 students

Whiteriver Elementary

Whiteriver Unified District (4394)

WHITERIVER, 85941 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary397 students

Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School

Show Low Unified District (4393)

SHOW LOW, 85901 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary389 students

Jefferson Elementary School

Winslow Unified District (4387)

WINSLOW, 86047 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary376 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,955

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 Navajo County?
Navajo County has a school score of 8/100, 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 Navajo County?
The high school graduation rate in Navajo County is 71.2%, 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 Navajo County spend per student?
Navajo County spends $5,955 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 Navajo County, Arizona — FAQ

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

Navajo County manages 72 public schools serving a total of 17,339 students across 16 different districts. High schools make up the largest portion of the infrastructure, with 33 campuses distributed throughout the county.

How do schools in Navajo County perform academically?

The county's 71.2% graduation rate remains significantly below the state average of 81% and the national target of 87%. However, per-pupil expenditure reaches $5,955, which actually exceeds the Arizona state average of $5,607.

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

The Snowflake Unified District serves 2,948 students, making it the largest traditional provider in the county. Charter schools are less common here than elsewhere in Arizona, representing only about 7% of total schools.

What is the school experience like in Navajo County?

Navajo County education feels intimate, with an average school size of just 294 students. Over half of all schools operate in rural settings, though Snowflake High remains a local hub with 943 students.

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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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