📊 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 6 Rated Districts in Graham County, AZ
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bonita Elementary District | Willcox | 8/10 Good | 73rd |
| #2 | Thatcher Unified District | Thatcher | 7/10 Good | 66th |
| #3 | Safford Unified District | Safford | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #4 | Solomon Elementary District | Solomon | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #5 | Pima Unified District | Pima | 5/10 Average | 41st |
| #6 | Fort Thomas Unified District | Fort Thomas | 1/10 Poor | 7th |
Best School Districts in Graham County, Arizona (2026)
This page lists the 6 public school districts headquartered in Graham 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 Graham 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 Graham County, Arizona? ▼
Among the 6 rated districts in Graham County, Arizona, the highest-rated is Bonita Elementary District (Willcox), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 73rd 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.