Best Payson Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 733 students in Payson, AZ.

The top-ranked public high schools in Payson, AZ are Payson High School and Payson Center For Success - Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Payson, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Payson have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public high schools.

Payson, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Payson High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).