Best Guadalupe County Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 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 32% (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 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Guadalupe County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vaughn High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 4th
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Santa Rosa Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
116 Camino De Vida
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Gr: 6-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Anton Chico Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1753 State Hwy 119
Anton Chico, NM 87711
(575) 472-3171
Gr: 6-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Guadalupe County Corrections
Alternative School
South Hwy 54
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-1001
Gr: 8-12 | 1 student

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 80% (majority Hispanic).

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