For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,345 students in Artesia, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in Artesia, NM are Artesia Park Junior High School and Artesia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Artesia, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Artesia have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Artesia, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Artesia High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Artesia, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Artesia Park Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15th And Cannon
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Gr: 8-9 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Artesia High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1006 West Richardson
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Gr: 10-12 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Artesia, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Artesia, NM include Artesia Park Junior High School and Artesia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Artesia?
2 public high schools are located in Artesia.
What is the racial composition of students in Artesia?
Artesia public high schools minority enrollment is 61% 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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