Best Gallup Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,274 students in Gallup, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in Gallup, NM are Middle College High School Charter - Gallup, Six Directions Indigenous School and Hozho Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gallup, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Gallup have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Gallup, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Miyamura High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 Gallup, NM (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middle College High School Charter - Gallup
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
705 Gurley Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 772-9945
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Six Directions Indigenous School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2055 Nm 602
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-1900
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #33.
Hozho Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
515 Park Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-4463
Gr: PK-11 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Gallup Central Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
325 Marguerite St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gr: 6-12 | 1,244 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Miyamura High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
680 South Boardman
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,237 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Gallup High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1055 Rico St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 796 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Education Dev Center
Special Education School
1000 East Aztec Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gr: PK-12 | 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gallup, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gallup, NM include Middle College High School Charter - Gallup, Six Directions Indigenous School and Hozho Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Gallup?
7 public high schools are located in Gallup.
What is the racial composition of students in Gallup?
Gallup public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Gallup are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gallup include: Gallup High School vs. Miyamura High School

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