Top Rankings
Vaughn School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 70 students in Vaughn School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Vaughn School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
2 Schools
920 Schools
# Students
70 Students
310,878 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
22,985 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Vaughn School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)21-39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
86%
63%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
13%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $41,214 is higher than the state median of $15,100. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,300 is higher than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student (21-22)
$41,214
$15,100
Spending / Student (21-22)
$35,300
$14,450
Best Vaughn School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vaughn High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 4th
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Vaughn Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 4th
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Gr: PK-5 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vaughn School District?
Vaughn School District manages 2 public schools serving 70 students.
What is the rank of Vaughn School District?
Vaughn School District is ranked #29 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vaughn School District?
86% of Vaughn School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vaughn School District?
Vaughn School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Vaughn School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,300 is higher than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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