Total enrollment
2,975
-40 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
10 schools in Safford
Arizona · Public K-12
Safford's 10 public-school campuses collectively enroll about 2,975 students across 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high.
7-year change in Safford
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
-1 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
39%
was 46%
% Hispanic
56%
was 51%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Stinson School | Elementary | PK-06 | 539 |
| GIFT - Mt. Graham High School | High | 09-12 | 0 |
| GIFT - Safford High School | High | 09-12 | 0 |
| Henry Dunkerson Pathways Academy | Elementary | M-M | · |
| Lafe Nelson School | Elementary | KG-06 | 471 |
| Mt Graham High School | High | 09-12 | 86 |
| Ruth Powell Elementary School | Elementary | PK-06 | 575 |
| Safford High School | High | 09-12 | 828 |
| Safford Middle School | Middle | 07-08 | 375 |
| Triumphant Learning Center | Elementary | KG-08 | 101 |
About Safford
Across Safford, Arizona, 10 public schools hosts about 2,975 students between them.
On the school-mix side, the city comprises 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 298, meaningfully below the state mean of about 508.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,975 students, held roughly steady from the 3,015 reported in SY 2017-18. Safford now counts 7 public schools, down from 8 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 46% to 39% over the same window.
On this page, the community for Safford discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.