For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 120 students in Union County, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Union County, NM are Des Moines High School and Clayton Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Union County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Union County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Des Moines High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Des Moines Avenue
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Clayton Junior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
224 Spruce St
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Gr: 7-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Union County, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Union County, NM include Des Moines High School and Clayton Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Union County?
2 public middle schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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