For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 249 students in Bagdad, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bagdad, AZ are Sultan Virtual Academy, Hillside Elementary School and Bagdad Middle / Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bagdad, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Bagdad have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Bagdad, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sultan Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Sultan Way
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Hc 1 Box 3056
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 442-3416
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 442-3416
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
Rank: #33.
Bagdad Middle / Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Sultan Way
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Grades: 6-12
| 216 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bagdad, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bagdad, AZ include Sultan Virtual Academy, Hillside Elementary School and Bagdad Middle / Senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bagdad?
3 public middle schools are located in Bagdad.
What is the racial composition of students in Bagdad?
Bagdad public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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