For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 204 students in Hidalgo County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Hidalgo County, NM are Animas 7-12 School and Lordsburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hidalgo County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Hidalgo County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Hidalgo County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lordsburg High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hidalgo County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Animas 7-12 School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Panther Dr
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Grades: 7-12
| 70 students
Rank: #22.
Lordsburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 West Fourth St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3782
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3782
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Hidalgo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 East Ninth St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(505) 542-9361
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(505) 542-9361
Grades: 3-4
| 82 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hidalgo County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Hidalgo County, NM include Animas 7-12 School and Lordsburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hidalgo County?
2 public high schools are located in Hidalgo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hidalgo County?
Hidalgo County public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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