Best Truth Or Consequences Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,153 students in Truth Or Consequences, NM (there are 1 private school, serving 28 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Truth Or Consequences, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Truth Or Consequences, NM are Sierra Elementary School, T Or C Middle School and Hot Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Truth Or Consequences, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Truth Or Consequences have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Truth Or Consequences, NM (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1500 North Silver
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Gr: 4-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
T Or C Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1802 Pershing St
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Gr: 6-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Hot Springs High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 North Pershing Ave
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
T Or C Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 North Silver
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Gr: PK-3 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Truth Or Consequences, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Truth Or Consequences, NM include Sierra Elementary School, T Or C Middle School and Hot Springs High School.
How many public schools are located in Truth Or Consequences?
4 public schools are located in Truth Or Consequences.
What percentage of students in Truth Or Consequences go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Truth Or Consequences are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Truth Or Consequences?
Truth Or Consequences public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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