For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 85 students in De Baca County, NM.
The top-ranked public high school in De Baca County, NM is Fort Sumner High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Baca County, NM public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in De Baca County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public high schools.
De Baca County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Sumner High School, with 60-79% 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 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in De Baca County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Sumner High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Sumner Ave
Fort Sumner, NM 88119
(575) 355-7734
Fort Sumner, NM 88119
(575) 355-7734
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in De Baca County, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in De Baca County, NM include Fort Sumner High School.
How many public high schools are located in De Baca County?
1 public high schools are located in De Baca County.
What is the racial composition of students in De Baca County?
De Baca County 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 81% (majority Hispanic).
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