For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,790 students in Gallup, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Gallup, NM are Century Alt High School, Middle College High School Charter - Gallup and Six Directions Indigenous School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gallup, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Gallup have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Gallup, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Miyamura High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 Gallup, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Century Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32 Sun Valley Rd
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 866-8231
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 866-8231
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Middle College High School Charter - Gallup
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 Gurley Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 772-9945
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 772-9945
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Six Directions Indigenous School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2055 Nm 602
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-1900
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-1900
Gr: 6-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Hozho Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 Park Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-4463
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-4463
Gr: K-10 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Gallup Central Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 Marguerite St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gr: 6-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Miyamura High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
680 South Boardman
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1900
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,387 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Gallup High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Rico St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2500
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Education Dev Center
Special Education School
1000 East Aztec Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gr: K-12 | 3 students
Gallup, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
640 Boardman Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(877) 755-4766
Gallup, NM 87301
(877) 755-4766
Gr: K-12
Home Hospital (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1100 East Aztec
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1005
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1005
Gr: PK-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
505 East Vega Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1318
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 722-7711
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 722-7711
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
200 College Rd 9
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gr: 10-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
400 East Logan
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
406 Hwy 564
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-4333
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-4333
Gr: K-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
700 West Wilson
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gallup, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Gallup, NM include Century Alt High School, Middle College High School Charter - Gallup and Six Directions Indigenous School.
How many public high schools are located in Gallup?
8 public high schools are located in Gallup.
What is the racial composition of students in Gallup?
Gallup public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Gallup are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gallup include: Miyamura High School vs. Gallup High School, Gallup High School vs. Miyamura High School
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