RIM COUNTRY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Rim Country Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Payson Unified District (4209) school district, located in Payson, AZ with about 517 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 28 teachers, Rim Country Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Rim Country Middle School, located at 304 South Meadow in Payson, Arizona, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the middle grades within the Payson Unified School District. Situated in the heart of Arizona's "Rim Country," the school is designed to support the transitional academic and social needs of early adolescents. The campus emphasizes a structured learning environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school while fostering personal growth and community involvement.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, Rim Country Middle School typically provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and elective programs, aimed at promoting well-rounded student development. The school plays an integral role in the Payson community, focusing on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure a supportive and collaborative educational experience in the unique landscape of Gila County.
For more information, contact Rim Country Middle School at (928) 474-2070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-2070
RIM COUNTRY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Payson, AZ with about 517 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Payson Unified District (4209)
- Total Students:
- 517
- Teachers:
- 28.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 517 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RIM COUNTRY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.