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Tombstone High School vs. Buena High School

Should you attend Tombstone High School or Buena High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Tombstone High School
1211 N. Yellowjacket Way
Tombstone, AZ 85638
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Buena High School
5225 E Buena School Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

Buena High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Tombstone High School in Tombstone, AZ, has a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which is approximately equal to the state average, with an enrollment of 453 students and 45% minority enrollment.
Math proficiency at the school is between 25–29%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%, showing a general decline from previous years when proficiency was higher.
Reading proficiency ranges from 30–34%, also lower than the state average of 40%, with scores fluctuating downward since 2019.
Science proficiency at Tombstone High School is 15–19%, below the state average of 24%, with a notable decline observed between 2021 and 2022.
The graduation rate is estimated between 85–89%, which is higher than the state average of 77%, while the school's overall ranking fell from #913 in 2022 to #1008 in 2023, positioning it within the bottom 50% of Arizona high schools.
Serving 1,750 students in grades 7-12, Buena High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
453 students
1,750 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tombstone High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buena High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tombstone High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buena High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
83 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tombstone High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buena High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tombstone High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tombstone Unified District (4168) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buena High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1008 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
#575 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tombstone High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Buena High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in AZ)
32%
(Top 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tombstone High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tombstone Unified District (4168) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buena High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tombstone High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tombstone Unified District (4168) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buena High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
27%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 50% in AZ)
93%
(Top 20% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Tombstone High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Tombstone Unified District (4168) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Buena High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Tombstone High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Buena High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
128
447
Grade 10 Students
104
478
Grade 11 Students
134
452
Grade 12 Students
87
373

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Tombstone High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tombstone Unified District (4168) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Buena High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tombstone High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tombstone Unified District (4168) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buena High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
35%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tombstone High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tombstone Unified District (4168) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buena High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tombstone High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tombstone Unified District (4168) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buena High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
55%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tombstone High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tombstone Unified District (4168) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buena High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tombstone High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tombstone Unified District (4168) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buena High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tombstone High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tombstone Unified District (4168) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buena High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tombstone High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tombstone Unified District (4168) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buena High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tombstone High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tombstone Unified District (4168) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buena High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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