For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 273 students in De Baca County, NM.
The top ranked public schools in De Baca County, NM are Fort Sumner Middle School, Fort Sumner Elementary School and Fort Sumner High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Baca County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in De Baca County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in De Baca County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Sumner Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Sumner Ave
Fort Sumner, NM 88119
(575) 355-7734
Fort Sumner, NM 88119
(575) 355-7734
Grades: 6-8
| 82 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Sumner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Sumner Ave
Fort Sumner, NM 88119
(575) 355-7734
Fort Sumner, NM 88119
(575) 355-7734
Grades: PK-5
| 116 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Sumner High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Sumner Ave
Fort Sumner, NM 88119
(575) 355-7734
Fort Sumner, NM 88119
(575) 355-7734
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in De Baca County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in De Baca County, NM include Fort Sumner Middle School, Fort Sumner Elementary School and Fort Sumner High School.
How many public schools are located in De Baca County?
3 public schools are located in De Baca County.
What is the racial composition of students in De Baca County?
De Baca County public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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