📊 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 →
16 Rated Districts in the Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ Metro Area
AASA 2025 · percentile among Arizona districts
| Metro 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 the Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from AASA 2025 (Arizona) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area? ▼
Among the 16 rated districts in the Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area, 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, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.