For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,534 students in Curry County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Curry County, NM are Melrose High School, Clovis High School Freshman Academy and Texico High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Curry County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Curry County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Curry County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Texico High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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 Curry County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melrose High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Missouri Ave
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4267
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4267
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Clovis High School Freshman Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Cameo
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Grades: 9
| 537 students
Rank: #33.
Texico High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 North Griffin
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Rank: #44.
Grady High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Franklin St
Grady, NM 88120
(575) 357-2192
Grady, NM 88120
(575) 357-2192
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #55.
Clovis High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Thornton
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,544 students
Rank: #66.
Cms Iacademy At Lincoln Jackson
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 Alphon St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Grades: K-12
| 148 students
Curry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Curry Jdc High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 19000
Clovis, NM 88102
(505) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88102
(505) 769-4300
Grades: 8-12
| 16 students
Lincoln Jackson Arts (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
206 Alphon St
Clovis, NM 88101
(505) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(505) 769-4300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1606 Sr 311
Clovis, NM 88101
(505) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(505) 769-4300
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Curry County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Curry County, NM include Melrose High School, Clovis High School Freshman Academy and Texico High School.
How many public high schools are located in Curry County?
6 public high schools are located in Curry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Curry County?
Curry County public high schools minority enrollment is 71% 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 Curry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Curry County include: Melrose High School vs. Grady High School, Texico High School vs. Grady High School, Grady High School vs. Clovis High School
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