For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 164 students in Union County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Union County, NM are Des Moines High School and Clayton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Union County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Union County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clayton High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Union County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Des Moines High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Des Moines Avenue
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
Rank: #22.
Clayton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
323 South 5th St
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amistad Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
P.o. Box 168
Amistad, NM 88410
(505) 633-2283
Amistad, NM 88410
(505) 633-2283
Grades: PK-8
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Union County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Union County, NM include Des Moines High School and Clayton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Union County, NM?
2 public high schools are located in Union County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County, NM?
Union County, NM public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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