Bullhead City School District (4378)
School District · Bullhead City, Arizona
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,543
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,543
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Evaluating Bullhead City School District (4378)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bullhead City School District (4378) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Desert Valley School
Bullhead City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bullhead City Middle School
Bullhead City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Diamondback Elementary School
Bullhead City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#192 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.0
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,543
$633 vs Arizona median
District size
2,261 students
Larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Bullhead City School District (4378) ranks #192 of 202 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Bullhead City School District (4378)'s schools with real test data average 4.3/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Desert Valley School (6.0/10), Bullhead City Middle School (4.5/10), and Diamondback Elementary School (4.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Bullhead City School District (4378)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desert Valley School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Bullhead City Middle School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Diamondback Elementary School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Fox Creek JR High School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Sunrise Elementary | 3.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Coyote Canyon School | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bullhead City School District (4378)
Bullhead City School District (4378) is a Bullhead City, Arizona school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,261 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.7:1. The district invests $10,543 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.3/10, Bullhead City School District (4378) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Desert Valley School, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Bullhead City School District (4378) students show an average math proficiency of 40.5% and ELA proficiency of 45.1%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Bullhead City School District (4378), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bullhead City School District (4378) with test data.
Schools in Bullhead City School District (4378)
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Bullhead City
- Total Enrollment
- 2,261
- Teachers (FTE)
- 121
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bullhead City School District (4378)?
Bullhead City School District (4378) has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bullhead City School District (4378)?
The average composite rating for Bullhead City School District (4378) is 4.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bullhead City School District (4378)?
Bullhead City School District (4378) spends $10,543 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bullhead City School District (4378)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bullhead City School District (4378) is 18.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bullhead City School District (4378)?
Desert Valley School is the highest-rated school in Bullhead City School District (4378) with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What are the test scores in Bullhead City School District (4378)?
Across schools in Bullhead City School District (4378) with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bullhead City School District (4378) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Bullhead City School District (4378) has an average school rating of 4.3/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arizona by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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