For the 2025 school year, there are 35 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, Buena High 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 29% (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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
General Myer Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
45103 Burns Street
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8986
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8986
Grades: PK-8
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Buena High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5225 E Buena School Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2800
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2800
Grades: 7-12
| 1,750 students
Rank: #33.
Colonel Smith Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
67601 Cushing
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8892
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8892
Grades: PK-8
| 240 students
Rank: #44.
Svusd Aoi
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5225 E Buena School Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2901
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2901
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: #55.
Apache Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10488 N. Skelton Canyon Rd.
Douglas, AZ 85608
(520) 558-2364
Douglas, AZ 85608
(520) 558-2364
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Rank: #66.
Double Adobe Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7081 N Central Hwy
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 364-3041
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 364-3041
Grades: PK-8
| 39 students
Rank: #77.
Pomerene Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1396 N. Old Pomerene Road
Pomerene, AZ 85627
(520) 586-2407
Pomerene, AZ 85627
(520) 586-2407
Grades: PK-8
| 115 students
Rank: #88.
Benson Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6801
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6801
Grades: 5-8
| 285 students
Rank: #99.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5148 S Coronado School Dr
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Grades: K-8
| 419 students
Rank: #1010.
Pearce Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1487 E School Rd
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 826-3328
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 826-3328
Grades: PK-8
| 132 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Bonita Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18008 S Fort Grant Rd
Willcox, AZ 85643
(928) 828-3363
Willcox, AZ 85643
(928) 828-3363
Grades: K-8
| 82 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Center For Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1415 F Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-1558
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-1558
Grades: 5-8
| 208 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Carmelita Dr
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 439-3518
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 439-3518
Grades: K-8
| 372 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Cochise Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5025 N. Bowie
Cochise, AZ 85606
(520) 384-2540
Cochise, AZ 85606
(520) 384-2540
Grades: K-8
| 81 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Walter J Meyer School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 N. 9th St.
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 457-3371
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 457-3371
Grades: PK-8
| 174 students
Rank: #1616.
San Simon School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2226 W. I-10 Business Loop
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Rank: #1717.
Palominas Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10385 E Highway 92
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Grades: PK-8
| 375 students
Rank: #1818.
Joyce Clark Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1045 S Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2930
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2930
Grades: 6-8
| 563 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Huachuca City School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Dr
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 456-9842
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 456-9842
Grades: PK-8
| 249 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
St. David Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 W Patton St
Saint David, AZ 85630
(520) 720-4781
Saint David, AZ 85630
(520) 720-4781
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
Rank: #2121.
Mcneal Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3979 Mcneal Street
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 642-3356
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 642-3356
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Ash Creek Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6460 E Highway 181
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 824-3340
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 824-3340
Grades: PK-8
| 29 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Benson Digital Learning Center Online
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
197 E 7th St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Grades: K-12
| 48 students
Rank: #2424.
Center For Academic Success #2 - Douglas 9-12
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 N G Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2616
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2616
Grades: 7-12
| 166 students
Rank: #2525.
Berean Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1169 Colombo Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 459-4113
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 459-4113
Grades: K-12
| 351 students
Rank: #2626.
Paul H Huber Jr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1650 N Washington Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2840
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2840
Grades: 6-8
| 399 students
Rank: #2727.
Elfrida Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4070 W Jefferson Rd
Elfrida, AZ 85610
(520) 642-3428
Elfrida, AZ 85610
(520) 642-3428
Grades: PK-8
| 102 students
Rank: #2828.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 W. 5th Street
Bowie, AZ 85605
(520) 847-2545
Bowie, AZ 85605
(520) 847-2545
Grades: PK-8
| 39 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Lowell School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Old Douglas Rd
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-5391
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-5391
Grades: 5-8
| 116 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Willcox Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
360 N Bisbee Ave
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8613
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8613
Grades: 4-8
| 298 students
Rank: #3131.
Ray Borane Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
840 E 12th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2461
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2461
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
Rank: #3232.
Omega Alpha Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1402 N San Antonio Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-1261
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-1261
Grades: K-12
| 179 students
Rank: #3333.
Naco Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1911 W. Valenzuela
Naco, AZ 85620
(520) 432-5060
Naco, AZ 85620
(520) 432-5060
Grades: PK-8
| 273 students
Rank: n/an/a
47121 H Ave.
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8798
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8798
Grades: PK-8
| 277 students
Rank: n/an/a
325 School Terrace Road
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-5381
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-5381
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Cochise County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc-cochise County Juvenile Dentention Centre (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 Colonia De Salud Ste 201
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 803-3006
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 803-3006
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3305 East Fry
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2714
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2714
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
197 E 7th Street
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6700
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6700
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
519 Melody Lane
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-5381
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-5381
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
1600 Louis Avenue
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-0712
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-0712
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
1550 E 15th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
1100 E 15th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Grades: PK
| 11 students
1000 Wilcox Drive
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 224-2500
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 224-2500
Grades: K-8
| 289 students
Leman Academy Of Excellence Sierra Vista (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1000 East Wilcox Drive
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(480) 461-3200
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(480) 461-3200
Grades: K-8
| 254 students
1104 N. Madison Avenue
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
158 West Maley
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 294-6997
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 294-6997
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
203 Bisbee Road, Suite A
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 294-6997
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 294-6997
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
240 North Highway 90 Bypass
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 335-2898
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 335-2898
Grades: K-8
| 87 students
San Simon Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
P.o. Box 87
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
P.o. Box 38
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
Grades: 7-12
| 59 students
4200 East Ramsey Rd
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 803-0508
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 803-0508
Grades: 8-12
| 36 students
1275 East Barney Lane
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 586-8691
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 586-8691
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
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, Buena High 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?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cochise County include: General Myer Elementary School vs. Colonel Johnston Elementary School, Colonel Johnston Elementary School vs. General Myer Elementary School, Pearce Elementary School vs. Ash Creek Elementary School
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