For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 390 students in Magdalena, NM.
The top-ranked public high school in Magdalena, NM is Magdalena High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Magdalena, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Magdalena have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Magdalena, 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 Magdalena High 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 95% 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 Magdalena, NM (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magdalena High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Highway 169 Mm 29
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2635
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2635
Gr: K-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Magdalena, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Magdalena, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Magdalena, NM include Magdalena High School.
How many public high schools are located in Magdalena?
2 public high schools are located in Magdalena.
What is the racial composition of students in Magdalena?
Magdalena public high schools minority enrollment is 95% 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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