For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,139 students in Farmington, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Farmington, NM are San Juan College High School, Piedra Vista High School and Farmington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmington, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Farmington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Farmington, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is San Juan College High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Farmington, NM (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Juan College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4601 College Boulevard
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 566-3986
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 566-3986
Grades: 9-12
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Piedra Vista High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5700 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 599-8880
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 599-8880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,578 students
Rank: #33.
Farmington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Sunset Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 324-0352
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 324-0352
Grades: 9-12
| 1,824 students
Rank: #44.
Rocinante High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3250 East 30th St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8627
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8627
Grades: 6-12
| 179 students
Rank: n/an/a
Navajo Preparatory School
Magnet School
1220 West Apache Street
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-6571
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-6571
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
Farmington, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Farm.day Reporting High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 5850
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Grades: 6-9
| 12 students
Homeboundhospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 5850
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Grades: 6-10
| 8 students
Navajo Mission Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1200 West Apache
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8616
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8616
Grades: 2-6
| 7 students
New Mexico Virtual Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
845 N. Sullivan Ave
Farmington, NM 87409
(505) 436-2383
Farmington, NM 87409
(505) 436-2383
Grades: 6-12
| 497 students
San Juan City Jdc High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 5850
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
301 N. Court Avenue
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8610
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8610
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Farmington, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Farmington, NM include San Juan College High School, Piedra Vista High School and Farmington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Farmington?
5 public high schools are located in Farmington.
What is the racial composition of students in Farmington?
Farmington public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Farmington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Farmington include: Farmington High School vs. Piedra Vista High School, Piedra Vista High School vs. Farmington High School, Navajo Preparatory School vs. Farmington High School
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