For the 2026 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, Fairbanks Middle School and Duncan Elementary 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 29% (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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 13 students
Rank: #22.
Fairbanks Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1056 Fairbanks Road
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-3501
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-3501
Gr: 5-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Duncan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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, Fairbanks Middle School and Duncan Elementary 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: Duncan Elementary School vs. Fairbanks Middle School
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