Grady School District

100 Franklin Street
Grady, NM 88120
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Grady School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 179 students in Grady School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Grady School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
179 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Grady School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#11 out of 141 school districts
(Top 10%)
50%
24%
50-54%
34%
40-49%
33%
(20-21)
≥50%
66%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
34%
62%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
63%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,933 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,413 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,933
$14,756
Spending / Student
$19,413
$14,121

Best Grady School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grady Middle School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Franklin St
Grady, NM 88120
(575) 357-2192
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Grady Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Franklin St
Grady, NM 88120
(575) 357-2192
Gr: PK-5 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Grady High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Franklin St
Grady, NM 88120
(575) 357-2192
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Grady School District?
Grady School District manages 3 public schools serving 179 students.
What is the rank of Grady School District?
Grady School District is ranked #8 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grady School District?
63% of Grady School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grady School District?
Grady School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Grady School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,413 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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