For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 273 students in Fort Sumner, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Fort Sumner, 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.
Fort Sumner, 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 Fort Sumner have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Fort Sumner, NM (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 Fort Sumner, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Fort Sumner, NM include Fort Sumner Middle School, Fort Sumner Elementary School and Fort Sumner High School.
How many public schools are located in Fort Sumner?
3 public schools are located in Fort Sumner.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Sumner?
Fort Sumner 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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