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6.4 avg / 10

Payson Unified District (4209) School District

School District · Payson, Arizona

Students: 2,283
Teachers (FTE): 129
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,456

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.7:1

How this district compares

Arizona rank

#65 of 201

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Arizona avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,456

+$280 vs Arizona median

District size

2,283 students

Larger than Arizona median

About Payson Unified District (4209)

Payson Unified District (4209) is a Payson, Arizona school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,283 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.7:1. The district invests $11,456 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Payson Unified District (4209) demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Payson High School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.

In standardized testing, Payson Unified District (4209) students show an average math proficiency of 30.5% and ELA proficiency of 37.8%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Payson Unified District (4209), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 30.5%
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ELA Proficiency 37.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Payson Unified District (4209) with test data.

Schools in Payson Unified District (4209)

4 schools

District Details

State
Arizona
City
Payson
Total Enrollment
2,283
Teachers (FTE)
129
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Payson Unified District (4209)?

Payson Unified District (4209) has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Payson Unified District (4209)?

The average composite rating for Payson Unified District (4209) is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Payson Unified District (4209)?

Payson Unified District (4209) spends $11,456 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Payson Unified District (4209)?

The average student-teacher ratio in Payson Unified District (4209) is 17.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Payson Unified District (4209)?

Payson High School is the highest-rated school in Payson Unified District (4209) with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What are the test scores in Payson Unified District (4209)?

Across schools in Payson Unified District (4209) with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Payson Unified District (4209) compare to other districts in Arizona?

Payson Unified District (4209) has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 4 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
30.5%
ELA Proficiency
37.8%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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