For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,939 students in Greenlee County, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Greenlee County, AZ are Metcalf Elementary School, Blue Elementary School and Morenci High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenlee County, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Greenlee County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Greenlee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metcalf Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Fairbanks Rd #1
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-7290
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-7290
Grades: PK-4
| 791 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80 Turkey Creek Rd
Blue, AZ 85922
(928) 339-4346
Blue, AZ 85922
(928) 339-4346
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: #33.
Morenci High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Stadium Dr
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-3631
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-3631
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: #44.
Duncan High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 Stadium Street
Duncan, AZ 85534
(928) 359-2474
Duncan, AZ 85534
(928) 359-2474
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Rank: #55.
Duncan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Mc Grath Ave.
Duncan, AZ 85534
(928) 359-2054
Duncan, AZ 85534
(928) 359-2054
Grades: PK-8
| 253 students
Rank: #66.
Fairbanks Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1056 Fairbanks Road
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-3501
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-3501
Grades: 5-8
| 395 students
Greenlee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
110 Hill Street
Clifton, AZ 85533
(928) 865-2752
Clifton, AZ 85533
(928) 865-2752
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Jail-greenlee County Sheriffs Office (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Milepost 162 Off Hwy 191
Clifton, AZ 85533
(928) 865-2822
Clifton, AZ 85533
(928) 865-2822
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
110 Hill Street
Clifton, AZ 85533
(928) 865-2752
Clifton, AZ 85533
(928) 865-2752
Grades: PK-8
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Greenlee County, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Greenlee County, AZ include Metcalf Elementary School, Blue Elementary School and Morenci High School.
How many public schools are located in Greenlee County?
6 public schools are located in Greenlee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greenlee County?
Greenlee County public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Greenlee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Greenlee County include: Fairbanks Middle School vs. Duncan Elementary School, Duncan Elementary School vs. Fairbanks Middle School, Duncan Elementary School vs. Metcalf Elementary School
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