- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Payson, AZ
Rim Country Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rim Country Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040607000501
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rim Country Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Payson · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rim Country Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rim Country Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Payson, AZ.
School address
District: Payson Unified District (4209) · Arizona
NCES ID 040607000501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Rim Country Middle School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 040607000501 · Payson, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 17.7:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Payson High School (733 students)
Rim Country Middle School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Rim Country Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Payson High Sc
Payson High School
733 students
- Julia Randall
Julia Randall Elementary School
503 students
- This school
Rim Country Middle School
478 students
- Payson Element
Payson Elementary School
430 students
What this shows Rim Country Middle School reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rim Country Middle School compares
Rim Country Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 4% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 1% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Arizona - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
81.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,456
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Rim Country Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Payson Unified District (4209) reports $11,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rim Country Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Julia Randall Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Payson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rim Country Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~478 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rim Country Middle School
How many students attend Rim Country Middle School?
Rim Country Middle School has 478 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Payson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rim Country Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rim Country Middle School is 17.7:1, which is 4% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rim Country Middle School?
47.9% of students at Rim Country Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rim Country Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rim Country Middle School is White at 60.7% of enrollment, in Payson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rim Country Middle School?
Rim Country Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rim Country Middle School rank among public schools in Payson?
By Resource Investment Index, Rim Country Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Payson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Payson on the city page.
What other schools are in Payson Unified District (4209)?
Besides Rim Country Middle School, Payson Unified District (4209) also operates Payson High School (733 students), Julia Randall Elementary School (503 students), and Payson Elementary School (430 students). See the Payson Unified District (4209) district page for the complete list.