For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,623 students in Cibola County, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cibola County, NM are Gccs Early College High School, Laguna-acoma High School and Grants High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cibola County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Cibola County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Cibola County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Laguna-acoma 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 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cibola County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gccs Early College High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 N 3rd Street
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6655
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6655
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Laguna-acoma High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
282 Casa Blanca Road Exit 108
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #33.
Grants High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Mountain Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2651
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2651
Gr: 9-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Northeastern Nm Correctional Facility
Alternative School
185 Dr Michael Jenkins Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(575) 374-4005
Grants, NM 87020
(575) 374-4005
Gr: 8-12 | 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwestern Nm Corrections
Alternative School
2111 North Lobo Canyon Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 876-8300
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 876-8300
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Bia Rt 140
Pinehill, NM 87357
(505) 775-3244
Pinehill, NM 87357
(505) 775-3244
Gr: K-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
Rank: n/an/a
170 Warrior Lane
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 908-2426
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 908-2426
Gr: K-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
Western Nm Corrections
Alternative School
1700 East Old Hwy 66
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-2941
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-2941
Gr: 8-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cibola County, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cibola County, NM include Gccs Early College High School, Laguna-acoma High School and Grants High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cibola County?
8 public high schools are located in Cibola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cibola County?
Cibola County public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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