For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,658 students in Luna County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Luna County, NM are Deming Cesar Chavez, Mimbres Valley High School and Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Luna County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Luna County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Luna County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 60%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Deming High School, with 76% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Luna County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Deming Cesar Chavez
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 East 1st St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-8404
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-8404
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mimbres Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
720 Buckeye St.
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Rank: #33.
Early College High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 E. Pine St.
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Rank: #44.
Deming High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S. Iron St.
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2678
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2678
Grades: 9-12
| 1,219 students
Luna County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Deming Detention Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
700 S. Silver Ave
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-8841
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-8841
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Deming Secure School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
3323 Raymond Reed St
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-8841
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-8841
Grades: 9-11
| 11 students
1400 South Iron
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-4863
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-4863
Grades: 8-9
| 908 students
315 East First St.
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-6564
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-6564
Grades: K-5
| 235 students
310 West Elm
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-9512
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-9512
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
9970 Columbus Rd Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-3295
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-3295
Grades: K-5
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Luna County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Luna County, NM include Deming Cesar Chavez, Mimbres Valley High School and Early College High School.
How many public high schools are located in Luna County?
4 public high schools are located in Luna County.
What is the racial composition of students in Luna County?
Luna County public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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