For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 650 students in Guadalupe County, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Guadalupe County, NM are Vaughn High School, Rita A. Marquez Elementary School and Santa Rosa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guadalupe County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Guadalupe County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Guadalupe County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vaughn High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 4th
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Rita A. Marquez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Main St
Anton Chico, NM 87711
(575) 472-3171
Anton Chico, NM 87711
(575) 472-3171
Grades: K-5
| 61 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Rosa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
116 Camino De Vida
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Grades: 6-8
| 110 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Rosa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
658 5th St
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Grades: PK-5
| 201 students
Rank: #55.
Vaughn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 4th
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Grades: PK-6
| 25 students
Rank: #66.
Anton Chico Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1753 State Hwy 119
Anton Chico, NM 87711
(575) 472-3171
Anton Chico, NM 87711
(575) 472-3171
Grades: 6-8
| 34 students
Rank: #77.
Santa Rosa High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
717 3rd St
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
Rank: n/an/a
Guadalupe County Corrections
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
South Hwy 54
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-1001
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-1001
Grades: 8-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Guadalupe County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Guadalupe County, NM include Vaughn High School, Rita A. Marquez Elementary School and Santa Rosa Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Guadalupe County?
8 public schools are located in Guadalupe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Guadalupe County?
Guadalupe County public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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