For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 208 students in Hidalgo County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Hidalgo County, NM are Lordsburg High School and Animas 7-12 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 20% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Hidalgo County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Hidalgo County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lordsburg High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hidalgo County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
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 high schools in Hidalgo County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Hidalgo County, NM include Lordsburg High School and Animas 7-12 School.
How many public high schools are located in Hidalgo County, NM?
2 public high schools are located in Hidalgo County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Hidalgo County, NM?
Hidalgo County, NM public high schools minority enrollment is 64% 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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