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Tombstone Unified District (4168) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 876 students in Tombstone Unified District (4168). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Tombstone Unified District (4168) have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
876 Students
1,123,227 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
50,033 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tombstone Unified District (4168), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#299 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Graduation Rate
87%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
36%
48%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
54%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,718 is higher than the state median of $11,429. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,424 is higher than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,718
$11,429
Spending / Student
$13,424
$11,331
Best Tombstone Unified District (4168) Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Tombstone High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1211 N. Yellowjacket Way
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 457-2215
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 457-2215
Gr: 9-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Huachuca City School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Dr
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 456-9842
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 456-9842
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tombstone Unified District (4168)?
Tombstone Unified District (4168) manages 3 public schools serving 876 students.
What is the rank of Tombstone Unified District (4168)?
Tombstone Unified District (4168) is ranked #324 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tombstone Unified District (4168)?
54% of Tombstone Unified District (4168) students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tombstone Unified District (4168)?
Tombstone Unified District (4168) has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Tombstone Unified District (4168)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,424 is higher than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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