Best Hidalgo County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 215 students in Hidalgo County, NM.

The top-ranked public high schools in Hidalgo County, NM are Animas 7-12 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Hidalgo County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.

Hidalgo County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Animas 7-12 School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).