For the 2023-24 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 618 students in Hidalgo County, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Hidalgo County, NM are R.v.traylor Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Lordsburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hidalgo County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in Hidalgo County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Hidalgo County Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
R.v.traylor Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ownby
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3252
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3252
Grades: PK-4
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1352 Hardin St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9222
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9222
Grades: 5-6
| 56 students
Rank: #33.
Lordsburg High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 West Fourth St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3782
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3782
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
Rank: #44.
Animas 7-12 School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Panther Dr
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Grades: 7-12
| 82 students
Rank: #55.
Dugan-tarango Middle School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1352 Hardin St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9806
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9806
Grades: 7-8
| 87 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Panther Dr
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Grades: PK-4
| 61 students
Hidalgo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 East Ninth St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(505) 542-9361
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(505) 542-9361
Grades: 3-4
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hidalgo County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Hidalgo County, NM include R.v.traylor Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Lordsburg High School.
How many public schools are located in Hidalgo County, NM?
7 public schools are located in Hidalgo County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Hidalgo County, NM?
Hidalgo County, NM public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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