For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 754 students in Portales, NM.
The top-ranked public high school in Portales, NM is Portales High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portales, NM public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Portales have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Portales, 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 Portales 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Portales, NM (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portales High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 South Knoxville Ave
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7015
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7015
Gr: 9-12 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Portales, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Broad Horizons Alt. High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1034 Community Way
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Portales, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Portales, NM include Portales High School.
How many public high schools are located in Portales?
1 public high schools are located in Portales.
What is the racial composition of students in Portales?
Portales public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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