Best Socorro County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 786 students in Socorro County, NM.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Socorro County, NM are Cottonwood Valley Charter, Magdalena Middle School and R. Sarracino Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Socorro County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Socorro County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).