For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 151 students in Guadalupe County, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in Guadalupe County, NM are Vaughn High School, Santa Rosa Middle School and Anton Chico Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guadalupe County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Guadalupe County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Guadalupe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vaughn High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 4th
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Rosa Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
116 Camino De Vida
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Grades: 6-8
| 99 students
Rank: #33.
Anton Chico Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1753 State Hwy 119
Anton Chico, NM 87711
(575) 472-3171
Anton Chico, NM 87711
(575) 472-3171
Grades: 6-8
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
Guadalupe County Corrections
Alternative School
South Hwy 54
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-1001
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-1001
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Guadalupe County, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Guadalupe County, NM include Vaughn High School, Santa Rosa Middle School and Anton Chico Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Guadalupe County?
4 public middle schools are located in Guadalupe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Guadalupe County?
Guadalupe County public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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