📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (AASA 2025), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 16 Rated Districts in Cochise County, AZ
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Fort Huachuca Accommodation District | Fort Huachuca | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #2 | Pomerene Elementary District | Pomerene | 8/10 Good | 73rd |
| #3 | Cochise Elementary District | Cochise | 7/10 Good | 69th |
| #4 | San Simon Unified District | San Simon | 7/10 Good | 66th |
| #5 | Pearce Elementary District | Pearce | 7/10 Good | 61st |
| #6 | Benson Unified School District | Benson | 7/10 Good | 60th |
| #7 | Sierra Vista Unified District | Sierra Vista | 6/10 Average | 56th |
| #8 | Palominas Elementary District | Hereford | 6/10 Average | 51st |
| #9 | St. David Unified District | Saint David | 5/10 Average | 44th |
| #10 | Tombstone Unified District | Tombstone | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #11 | Bisbee Unified District | Bisbee | 4/10 Below Average | 30th |
| #12 | Elfrida Elementary District | Elfrida | 4/10 Below Average | 30th |
| #13 | Douglas Unified District | Douglas | 3/10 Below Average | 26th |
| #14 | Willcox Unified District | Willcox | 3/10 Below Average | 24th |
| #15 | Naco Elementary District | Naco | 1/10 Poor | 8th |
| #16 | Bowie Unified District | Bowie | 1/10 Poor | 4th |
Best School Districts in Cochise County, Arizona (2026)
This page lists the 16 public school districts headquartered in Cochise County, Arizona that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using AASA 2025 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Arizona, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Cochise County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Cochise County, Arizona? ▼
Among the 16 rated districts in Cochise County, Arizona, the highest-rated is Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (Fort Huachuca), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 83rd percentile of Arizona districts on AASA 2025 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (AASA 2025), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Arizona and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.