39 public schools serving approximately 7,938 students, in a county of 53,795 residents.
LARGEST DISTRICT
Payson Unified District (4209)
2,291 students · 15 districts in Gila County
Left bar is the racial makeup of Gila County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
How many K-12 schools serve Gila County?
There are 39 public K-12 schools in Gila County, Arizona, with a combined enrollment of about 7,938.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Gila County?
The county's public school system includes 12 elementary, 4 middle, 16 high, 4 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Gila County?
Payson Unified District (4209) is the largest school district in Gila County, serving approximately 2,291 students. The county contains 15 school districts overall.
How many people live in Gila County?
Gila County has roughly 53,795 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Gila County?
Median household income in Gila County is $61,986, below the Arizona average of $64,265. About 9.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Gila County?
Approximately 18.7% of adults 25 and older in Gila County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Gila County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 60.7% of students in Gila County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Arizona county average of 54.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gila County schools?
Across Gila County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Gila County?
Gila County residents are approximately 65% White, 18% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 18% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Gila County is owner-occupied?
Gila County has about 32,742 housing units, of which roughly 77.5% are owner-occupied.
