Best Payson Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 478 students in Payson, AZ.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Payson, AZ are Rim Country Middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Payson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).