Of the 7,827 students attending school districts within Gila County, 38.2% were white. Latino students were the second largest ethnicity in Gila County districts (29.6%).
In the previous school year, white students still were the most common group in Gila County districts, representing 39.5% of the student body.
Young Elementary District had the most even distribution of races among county districts, which included 35.4% Latino students, 34% white students, 27.1% American Indian or Alaskan Native students, 2.3% Multi-racial or non-Hispanic students, and 0.8% Asian students.
In the 2021-22 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county increased 12.8% when compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Gila County.
WalletHub claimed Arizona’s school system ranked among the worst across U.S. for class size, performance, funding, safety, and instructors’ credentials.
A 2023 study from Scholaroo.com ranked Arizona last out of all U.S. states in terms of educational success, giving the state poor markets for school quality, student success, and teacher-to-student ratio.
| District | Most prevalent ethnicity | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globe Unified District | Latino | 35.4% | 1,584 |
| Miami Unified District | Latino | 46.9% | 1,638 |
| Payson Unified District | White | 64.8% | 2,336 |
| Pine Strawberry Elementary District | White | 83.7% | 98 |
| San Carlos Unified District | American Indian or Alaskan Native | 99.7% | 1,363 |
| Tonto Basin Elementary District | White | 87% | 77 |
| Young Elementary District | White | 79.6% | 54 |
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