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Best Cochise County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 36 public middle schools serving 8,485 students in Cochise County, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cochise County, AZ are General Myer Elementary School, Double Adobe Elementary School and Colonel Smith Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cochise County, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Cochise County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Cochise County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
General Myer Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
45103 Burns Street
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8986
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Double Adobe Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7081 N Central Hwy
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 364-3041
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Colonel Smith Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
67601 Cushing
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8892
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Svusd Aoi
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5225 E Buena School Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2901
Gr: K-12
Rank: #55.
Apache Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10488 N. Skelton Canyon Rd.
Douglas, AZ 85608
(520) 558-2364
Gr: K-8 | 6 students
Rank: #66.
Pomerene Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1396 N. Old Pomerene Road
Pomerene, AZ 85627
(520) 586-2407
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Buena High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5225 E Buena School Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2800
Gr: 7-12 | 1,715 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Benson Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6801
Gr: 5-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Carmelita Dr
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 439-3518
Gr: K-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1010.
Cochise Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5025 N. Bowie
Cochise, AZ 85606
(520) 384-2540
Gr: K-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
Center For Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1415 F Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-1558
Gr: 5-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Bonita Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18008 S Fort Grant Rd
Willcox, AZ 85643
(928) 828-3363
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5148 S Coronado School Dr
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Gr: K-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Pearce Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1487 E School Rd
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 826-3328
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1515.
Palominas Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10385 E Highway 92
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1616.
Walter J Meyer School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
411 N. 9th St.
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 457-3371
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1717.
Joyce Clark Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1045 S Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2930
Gr: K-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1818.
San Simon School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2226 W. I-10 Business Loop
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
Gr: K-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1919.
St. David Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
70 W Patton St
Saint David, AZ 85630
(520) 720-4781
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2020.
Mcneal Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3979 Mcneal Street
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 642-3356
Gr: K-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2121.
Berean Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1169 Colombo Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 459-4113
Gr: K-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Ash Creek Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6460 E Highway 181
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 824-3340
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Benson Digital Learning Center Online
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2424.
Center For Academic Success #2 - Douglas 9-12
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
510 N G Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2616
Gr: 7-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #2525.
Huachuca City School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 School Dr
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 456-9842
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2626.
Paul H Huber Jr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1650 N Washington Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2840
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Lowell School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Old Douglas Rd
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-5391
Gr: 5-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2828.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
315 W. 5th Street
Bowie, AZ 85605
(520) 847-2545
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2929.
New Crossroads Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Clawson Ave Fl 3
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 803-3380
Gr: 6-12 | 311 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3030.
Elfrida Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4070 W Jefferson Rd
Elfrida, AZ 85610
(520) 642-3428
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3131.
Willcox Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
360 N Bisbee Ave
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8613
Gr: 4-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3232.
Ray Borane Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
840 E 12th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2461
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Omega Alpha Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 N San Antonio Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-1261
Gr: K-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #3434.
Naco Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1911 W. Valenzuela
Naco, AZ 85620
(520) 432-5060
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Colonel Johnston Elementary School
47121 H Ave.
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8798
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cochise County, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cochise County, AZ include General Myer Elementary School, Double Adobe Elementary School and Colonel Smith Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cochise County?
35 public middle schools are located in Cochise County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cochise County?
Cochise County public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Cochise County are often viewed compared to one another?

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