San Carlos Unified District, Arizona

San Carlos Unified District is a unified school district in Gila County and Graham County, Arizona, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 8,583 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 1,280 sq mi (3,314 km²) of land.

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San Carlos Unified District in Arizona
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
8,583 ± 724
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Gila County91% of the district’s landGraham County9% of the district’s land
Land area
1,280 sq mi (3,314 km²)
Median household income
$45,950 ± $15,678
Median home value
$60,500 ± $7,326
Water area
13.1 sq mi (34 km²)
State
Arizona
Census code (GEOID)
0406960
Coordinates (central point)
33.579645, -110.452417

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in San Carlos Unified District, largest first

  1. San Carlos (CDP)4,973 people
  2. Peridot (CDP)999 people
  3. East Globe (CDP)224 people
  4. Cutter (CDP)103 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Globe Unified District21 mi west
  2. Whiteriver Unified District28 mi north
  3. Fort Thomas Unified District32 mi southeast
  4. Hayden-Winkelman Unified District33 mi southwest
  5. Ray Unified District45 mi south

These share a boundary with San Carlos Unified District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with San Carlos Unified District before you rely on it.

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