Total enrollment
1,918
+165 (+9%) vs SY 2017-18
Greenlee County
Arizona · Public K-12
Within Greenlee County, Arizona, families have 9 public-school options to consider, collectively serving 1,918 K-12 students. Morenci Unified District (4230) is the heaviest district by enrollment. That works out to 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools.
7-year change in Greenlee County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
35%
was 39%
% Hispanic
57%
was 54%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
9
4 districts
Enrollment
1,918
NCES CCD
Median income
$71,164
Above Arizona avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
3
1,033 students
Middle
1
398 students
High
4
474 students
Combined / other
1
13 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Morenci Unified District (4230)
1,536 students · 4 districts in Greenlee County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Greenlee 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".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
20.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.3%
civilian labor
Median age
36
25.5% under 18
Test scores in Greenlee County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Arizona state average: 45.4%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Metcalf Elementary School· 48.0%
- Fairbanks Middle School· 37.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metcalf Elementary School | Morenci | Elementary | PK-04 | 777 | · |
| Fairbanks Middle School | Morenci | Middle | 05-08 | 398 | · |
| Morenci High School | Morenci | High | 09-12 | 361 | · |
| Duncan Elementary | Duncan | Elementary | PK-08 | 256 | · |
| Duncan High School | Duncan | High | 09-12 | 113 | · |
| Blue Elementary School | Blue | Combined | KG-12 | 13 | · |
| GIFT - Duncan High School | Duncan | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
| GIFT-Morenci High School | Morenci | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
| Duncan Primary | Duncan | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Greenlee County
About Greenlee County
Greenlee County is a small Arizona county of about 9,409 residents, home to 9 public schools and roughly 1,918 students.
For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $71,164 a year, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%. That income level is 11% above the Arizona median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Greenlee County covers 3 elementary schools (1,033 students), 1 middle school (398), 4 high schools (474), and 1 combined or other schools.
Morenci Unified District (4230) dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,536 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Greenlee County has grew 9% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,753 students to 1,918. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 39% to 35%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Greenlee County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
Greenlee County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data