Best Anthony Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,793 students in Anthony, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in Anthony, NM are Alta Vista Early College High School, Gadsden High School and Chaparral High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anthony, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Anthony have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Anthony, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alta Vista Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Anthony, NM (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alta Vista Early College High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5235 Highway 28
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Gadsden High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6308 Hwy 28
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Gr: 9-12 | 1,288 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 County Line Dr
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Gr: 9-12 | 1,071 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Desert Pride Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Shrode Rd
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-0142
Gr: 7-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Anthony, New Mexico

Anthony, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
129 Tawa
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-3531
Gr: PK | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
P.o. Drawer 70
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-3531
Gr: PK | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
780 Landers Rd
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 885-0600
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
P.o. Drawer 70
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-1904
Gr: PK | 14 students
1325 W. Washington
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-6203
Gr: PK-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Anthony, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Anthony, NM include Alta Vista Early College High School, Gadsden High School and Chaparral High School.
How many public high schools are located in Anthony?
4 public high schools are located in Anthony.
What is the racial composition of students in Anthony?
Anthony public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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