For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 482 students in Union County, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Union County, NM are Des Moines Elementary School, Des Moines High School and Alvis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in Union County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Union County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Des Moines Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Des Moines Avenue
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Grades: PK-6
| 60 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Des Moines High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Des Moines Avenue
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
Rank: #33.
Alvis Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
404 Aspen St
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Grades: PK-4
| 147 students
Rank: #44.
Clayton Junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
224 Spruce St
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Grades: 7-8
| 54 students
Rank: #55.
Kiser Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
224 Spruce St
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Grades: 5-6
| 57 students
Rank: #66.
Clayton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
323 South 5th St
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amistad Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
P.o. Box 168
Amistad, NM 88410
(505) 633-2283
Amistad, NM 88410
(505) 633-2283
Grades: PK-8
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Union County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Union County, NM include Des Moines Elementary School, Des Moines High School and Alvis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Union County, NM?
6 public schools are located in Union County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County, NM?
Union County, NM public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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