Schools in Payson, Arizona (2025)
4 schools · 2,144 students · 4 public · median Enrollment 503.
Payson, in Arizona, has 4 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,144 students. By level there are 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 4 public.
The median Enrollment across Payson's schools is 503, above the Arizona median of 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
4 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Payson Elementary School (49.7, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Julia Randall Elementary School (48.9, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Rim Country Middle School (37.9, lower 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Payson High School (733 students), Julia Randall Elementary School (503 students), Rim Country Middle School (478 students).
Ranked schools in Payson
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Arizona.
- 150Payson Elementary SchoolPayson · Public Elementary– · 430 students
- 249Julia Randall Elementary SchoolPayson · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 503 students
- 338Rim Country Middle SchoolPayson · Public Middle36% Math proficiency · 478 students
- 437Payson High SchoolPayson · Public High44.5% Math proficiency · 733 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Payson Elementary School Payson · Elementary · Grades K–2 | Public | 49.7 Lower 50% | – | 430 |
| 2 | Julia Randall Elementary School Payson · Elementary · Grades 2–5 | Public | 48.9 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 503 |
| 3 | Rim Country Middle School Payson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 37.9 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 478 |
| 4 | Payson High School Payson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 37.4 Lower 50% | 44.5% Math proficiency | 733 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Payson?
Payson Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Payson with a Success Index (US) of 49.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Payson?
Payson has 4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) educating 2,144 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Payson?
The median Enrollment across schools in Payson is 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.