For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 661 students in Greenlee County, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Greenlee County, AZ are Blue Elementary School, Duncan Elementary School and Fairbanks Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenlee County, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Greenlee County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 Greenlee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 middle schools in Greenlee County, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Greenlee County, AZ include Blue Elementary School, Duncan Elementary School and Fairbanks Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Greenlee County?
3 public middle schools are located in Greenlee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greenlee County?
Greenlee County public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% 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 Greenlee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Greenlee County include: Fairbanks Middle School vs. Duncan Elementary School, Duncan Elementary School vs. Fairbanks Middle School
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