Total enrollment
2,203
-262 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
La Paz County
Arizona · Public K-12
La Paz County is one of Arizona's public-school counties, with 14 campuses serving about 2,203 students (8 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $49,478.
7-year change in La Paz County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
-1 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
14
7 districts
Enrollment
2,203
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,478
Below Arizona avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
8
1,268 students
Middle
1
299 students
High
5
636 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Parker Unified School District (4510)
1,707 students · 7 districts in La Paz County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of La Paz 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+
13.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
10.0%
civilian labor
Median age
60
14.9% under 18
Test scores in La Paz County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Arizona state average: 45.4%.
Top 1 schools (ELA)
- Wallace Elementary School· 20.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker High School | Parker | High | 09-12 | 478 | · |
| Blake Primary School | Parker | Elementary | PK-02 | 379 | · |
| Wallace Elementary School | Parker | Elementary | 03-05 | 323 | · |
| Wallace Jr High School | Parker | Middle | 06-08 | 299 | · |
| Le Pera Elementary School | Parker | Elementary | KG-08 | 191 | · |
| Ehrenberg Elementary School | Ehrenberg | Elementary | PK-08 | 136 | · |
| Salome High School | Salome | High | 09-12 | 120 | · |
| Salome Elementary School | Salome | Elementary | PK-08 | 119 | · |
| Wenden Elementary School | Wenden | Elementary | PK-08 | 68 | · |
| Bouse Elementary School | Bouse | Elementary | PK-08 | 52 | · |
| Parker Alternative School | Parker | High | 09-12 | 37 | · |
| WAVE - Parker High School | Parker | High | 09-12 | 1 | · |
| Quartzsite Elementary School | Quartzsite | Elementary | KG-08 | 0 | · |
| WAVE-Arizona Western College | Parker | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in La Paz County
About La Paz County
La Paz County is a rural-scale county of about 16,664 residents in Arizona. Its public-school system educates approximately 2,203 students across 14 schools.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $49,478, roughly 14% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 14%. That income level is 23% below the Arizona median.
Looking at the level breakdown, La Paz County covers 8 elementary schools (1,268 students), 1 middle school (299), and 5 high schools (636).
Parker Unified School District (4510) is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,707 students across La Paz County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,203 students, fell 11% from the 2,465 reported in SY 2017-18. La Paz County now counts 12 public schools, down from 13 in SY 2017-18.
On allk12, the community for La Paz County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
La Paz County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data