For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,284 students in Sierra County, NM (there are 1 private school, serving 17 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Sierra County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Sierra County, NM are Arrey Elementary School, T Or C Middle School and Sierra Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sierra County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Sierra County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sierra County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arrey Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7 Arrey Cemetery Rd
Arrey, NM 87930
(575) 894-8150
Arrey, NM 87930
(575) 894-8150
Grades: PK-5
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
T Or C Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1802 Pershing St
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Grades: 6-8
| 272 students
Rank: #33.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 North Silver
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Grades: 4-5
| 151 students
Rank: #44.
Hot Springs High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North Pershing Ave
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Grades: 9-12
| 361 students
Rank: #55.
T Or C Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 North Silver
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Grades: PK-3
| 394 students
Sierra County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Geronimo Trails Alt. High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
102 S Pershing St.
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(505) 894-4603
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(505) 894-4603
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
1500 North Silver
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(505) 894-9215
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(505) 894-9215
Grades: 4-5
| 207 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sierra County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Sierra County, NM include Arrey Elementary School, T Or C Middle School and Sierra Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sierra County?
5 public schools are located in Sierra County.
What percentage of students in Sierra County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Sierra County are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sierra County?
Sierra County public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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