Kingman Unified School District (79598)
School District · Kingman, Arizona
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,690
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,690
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
Evaluating Kingman Unified School District (79598)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Kingman Unified School District (79598) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lee Williams High School
Kingman · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
White Cliffs Middle School
Kingman · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Desert Willow Elementary School
Kingman · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#183 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,690
$1,486 vs Arizona median
District size
7,263 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Kingman Unified School District (79598) ranks #183 of 202 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Kingman Unified School District (79598)'s schools with real test data average 4.6/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lee Williams High School (6.5/10), White Cliffs Middle School (6.4/10), and Desert Willow Elementary School (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Kingman Unified School District (79598)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lee Williams High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | White Cliffs Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Desert Willow Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Manzanita Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Hualapai Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 6 | La Senita Elementary | 4.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Mt Tipton Elementary School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Kingman High School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Cerbat Elementary | 3.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Kingman Online Learning Academy (kola) High School | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Kingman Unified School District (79598)
Kingman Unified School District (79598) is a Kingman, Arizona school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 7,263 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.2:1. The district invests $9,690 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.6/10, Kingman Unified School District (79598) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lee Williams High School, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Kingman Unified School District (79598) students show an average math proficiency of 36.2% and ELA proficiency of 43.4%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Kingman Unified School District (79598), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Kingman Unified School District (79598) with test data.
Schools in Kingman Unified School District (79598)
13 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Kingman
- Total Enrollment
- 7,263
- Teachers (FTE)
- 327
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kingman Unified School District (79598)?
Kingman Unified School District (79598) has 13 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Kingman Unified School District (79598)?
The average composite rating for Kingman Unified School District (79598) is 4.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Kingman Unified School District (79598)?
Kingman Unified School District (79598) spends $9,690 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kingman Unified School District (79598)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Kingman Unified School District (79598) is 22.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Kingman Unified School District (79598)?
Lee Williams High School is the highest-rated school in Kingman Unified School District (79598) with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Kingman Unified School District (79598)?
Across schools in Kingman Unified School District (79598) with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Kingman Unified School District (79598) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Kingman Unified School District (79598) has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 13 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
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.4%
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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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