Top 10 Best Mckinley County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 4,962 students in Mckinley County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Mckinley County, NM are Miyamura High School, Gallup High School and Six Directions Indigenous School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckinley County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Mckinley County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public high schools.
Mckinley County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crownpoint High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Mckinley County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Miyamura High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
680 South Boardman
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 9-12
| 1,351 students
Rank: #22.
Gallup High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1055 Rico St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 9-12
| 935 students
Rank: #33.
Six Directions Indigenous School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2055 Nm 602
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-1900
Grades: 6-12
| 64 students
Rank: #44.
Ramah High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
27 Lewis St
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-12
| 219 students
Rank: #55.
Crownpoint High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
#1 Eagle Dr
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 9-12
| 320 students
Rank: #66.
Navajo Pine High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Walnut St
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 9-12
| 182 students
Rank: #77.
Thoreau High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 9-12
| 419 students
Rank: #88.
Dzit Dit Lool School Of Empowerment Action And Perseverance
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Shepard Springs Boulevard And
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 777-2053
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Rank: #99.
Tohatchi High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Cougar Lane N 491
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 9-12
| 319 students
Rank: #1010.
Zuni High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
71 Rte 301 North
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: 9-12
| 337 students
Rank: #1111.
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10 North Sandy Springs Rd
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: 7-12
| 60 students
Rank: #1212.
Century Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
32 Sun Valley Rd
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #1313.
Gallup Central Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
325 Marguerite St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-12
| 167 students
Rank: n/an/a
Education Dev Center
Special Education School
1000 East Aztec Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
705 Gurley Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 772-9945
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wingate High School
1737 Shush Drive
Fort Wingate, NM 87316
(505) 488-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mckinley County, NM

Mckinley County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
10 North Sandy Springs Rd
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: PK-2
| 376 students
P.o. Box 509
Prewitt, NM 87045
(505) 876-2769
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Po Box 278
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 778-5574
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
P.o. Box 679
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-5237
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Sunrise Drive P.o. Box 789
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7525
Grades: 6
| 166 students
22 Salt Lake Rd
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: 3-5
| 337 students
Home Hospital (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1100 East Aztec
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1005
Grades: PK-12
| 3 students
505 East Vega Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
P.o. Box 1318
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 722-7711
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Middle College High School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
Charter School
200 College Rd 9
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 10-12
| 91 students
P.o. Box 849
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 783-4211
Grades: 7-12
| 226 students
345 Basilio St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
400 East Logan
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 166 students
P.o. Drawer 70
Smith Lake, NM 87365
(505) 786-5952
Grades: PK-5
| 111 students
P.o. Box 178
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-6159
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Navajo Route 9, P.o. Box 828
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-5389
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
406 Hwy 564
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-4333
Grades: K-8
| 189 students
700 West Wilson
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
P.o. Drawer A
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: PK
| 19 students
P.o. Drawer A
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5561
Grades: 5-6
| 240 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Mckinley County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Mckinley County, NM include Miyamura High School, Gallup High School and Six Directions Indigenous School.
How many public high schools are located in Mckinley County, NM?
16 public high schools are located in Mckinley County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckinley County, NM?
Mckinley County, NM public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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