For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,615 students in Alamogordo, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Alamogordo, NM are Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Alamogordo High School and Academy Del Sol Alt.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alamogordo, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Alamogordo have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Alamogordo, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 61%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alamogordo High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Alamogordo, NM (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 North White Sands
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-3505
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-3505
Grades: PK-12
| 36 students
Rank: #22.
Alamogordo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
103 Cuba Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6500
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,579 students
Rank: #33.
Academy Del Sol Alt.
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Florida Ave Bldg C
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5500
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5500
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Alamogordo, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1500 Oregon Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5600
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Alamogordo, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Alamogordo, NM include Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Alamogordo High School and Academy Del Sol Alt..
How many public high schools are located in Alamogordo?
3 public high schools are located in Alamogordo.
What is the racial composition of students in Alamogordo?
Alamogordo public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Alamogordo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Alamogordo include: Academy Del Sol Alt. vs. Alamogordo High School, Alamogordo High School vs. Academy Del Sol Alt.
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