Top 3 Best Grant County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,192 students in Grant County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Grant County, NM are Aldo Leopold Charter, Cliff High School and Cobre High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public high schools.
Grant County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cliff High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Grant County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aldo Leopold Charter
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1422 Hwy 180 East
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Grades: 6-12
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Cliff High School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
622 State Hwy 211
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Grades: 7-12
| 96 students
Rank: #33.
Cobre High School
Math: 7% | Reading: 30%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Tom Foy Blvd
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4020
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
Silver High School
Math: 7% | Reading: 27%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2158
Grades: 9-12
| 631 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Grant County, NM

Grant County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
344 Fourth Street
Hanover, NM 88041
(505) 472-3171
Grades: PK
| 11 students
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Grades: PK
| 1 students
201 N. Black
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2002
Grades: 7-11
| 6 students
201 N Black
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 538-5885
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Grades: PK
| 7 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Grant County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Grant County, NM include Aldo Leopold Charter, Cliff High School and Cobre High School.
How many public high schools are located in Grant County, NM?
4 public high schools are located in Grant County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County, NM?
Grant County, NM public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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