For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,370 students in Artesia, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Artesia, NM are Artesia Park Junior High School and Artesia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Artesia, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Artesia have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Artesia, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Artesia High School, with 71% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Artesia, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Artesia Park Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15th And Cannon
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: 8-9
| 592 students
Rank: #22.
Artesia High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1006 West Richardson
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: 10-12
| 778 students
Artesia, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Homeboundhospital (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1106 W Quay
Artesia, NM 88210
(505) 746-2777
Artesia, NM 88210
(505) 746-2777
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Artesia, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Artesia, NM include Artesia Park Junior High School and Artesia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Artesia?
2 public high schools are located in Artesia.
What is the racial composition of students in Artesia?
Artesia public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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