For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 743 students in Kirtland, NM.
The top-ranked public high school in Kirtland, NM is Kirtland Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kirtland, NM public high school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Kirtland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Kirtland, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kirtland Central High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kirtland, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kirtland Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 County Road 6100
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-5881
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-5881
Gr: 9-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Kirtland, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kirtland, NM include Kirtland Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kirtland?
1 public high schools are located in Kirtland.
What is the racial composition of students in Kirtland?
Kirtland public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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