For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 389 students in Thoreau, NM.
The top-ranked public high school in Thoreau, NM is Thoreau High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thoreau, NM public high school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Thoreau have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Thoreau, 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 Thoreau 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 98% 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 Thoreau, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thoreau High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4500
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 389 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Thoreau, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Thoreau, NM include Thoreau High School.
How many public high schools are located in Thoreau?
1 public high schools are located in Thoreau.
What is the racial composition of students in Thoreau?
Thoreau public high schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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