For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 215 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 23% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Hidalgo County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Hidalgo County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Animas 7-12 School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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 Hidalgo County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Animas 7-12 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
Gr: 7-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Lordsburg High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 West Fourth St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3782
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3782
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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 71% 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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