For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 6,391 students in Mckinley County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Mckinley County, NM are Century Alt High School, Twin Buttes Cyber Academy and Middle College High School Charter - Gallup. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckinley County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Mckinley County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Mckinley County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crownpoint High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mckinley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Century Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32 Sun Valley Rd
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 866-8231
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 North Sandy Springs Rd
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
Rank: #33.
Middle College High School Charter - Gallup
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 Gurley Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 772-9945
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 772-9945
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Rank: #44.
Ramah High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
74 S Bloomfield Ave
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-3800
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-3800
Grades: 6-12
| 316 students
Rank: #55.
Six Directions Indigenous School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2055 Nm 602
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-1900
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-1900
Grades: 6-12
| 60 students
Rank: #66.
Hozho Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 Park Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-4463
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-4463
Grades: K-10
| 685 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Dzit Dit Lool School Of Empowerment Action And Perseverance
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Shepard Springs Boulevard And
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 777-2053
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 777-2053
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Gallup Central Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 Marguerite St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-12
| 146 students
Rank: #99.
Miyamura High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
680 South Boardman
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1900
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,387 students
Rank: #1010.
Crownpoint High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Eagle Dr
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1600
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Navajo Pine High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 West Walnut Ave
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-3600
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Tohatchi High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Cougar Lane N 491
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #1313.
Gallup High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Rico St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2500
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 994 students
Rank: #1414.
Thoreau High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4500
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
Rank: #1515.
Zuni High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
71 Rte 301 North
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Rank: n/an/a
Education Dev Center
Special Education School
1000 East Aztec Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
1737 Shush Drive
Fort Wingate, NM 87316
(505) 488-6400
Fort Wingate, NM 87316
(505) 488-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Mckinley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10 North Sandy Springs Rd
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: PK-2
| 376 students
P.o. Box 509
Prewitt, NM 87045
(505) 876-2769
Prewitt, NM 87045
(505) 876-2769
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Po Box 278
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 778-5574
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 778-5574
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
640 Boardman Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(877) 755-4766
Gallup, NM 87301
(877) 755-4766
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
P.o. Box 679
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-5237
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-5237
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Sunrise Drive P.o. Box 789
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7525
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7525
Grades: 6
| 166 students
22 Salt Lake Rd
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: 3-5
| 337 students
Home Hospital (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1100 East Aztec
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1005
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1005
Grades: PK-12
| 3 students
505 East Vega Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1318
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 722-7711
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 722-7711
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
200 College Rd 9
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 10-12
| 91 students
P.o. Box 849
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 783-4211
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 783-4211
Grades: 7-12
| 226 students
345 Basilio St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
400 East Logan
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 166 students
P.o. Drawer 70
Smith Lake, NM 87365
(505) 786-5952
Smith Lake, NM 87365
(505) 786-5952
Grades: PK-5
| 111 students
P.o. Box 178
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-6159
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-6159
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Navajo Route 9, P.o. Box 828
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-5389
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-5389
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
406 Hwy 564
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-4333
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-4333
Grades: K-8
| 189 students
700 West Wilson
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
P.o. Drawer A
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: PK
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mckinley County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Mckinley County, NM include Century Alt High School, Twin Buttes Cyber Academy and Middle College High School Charter - Gallup.
How many public high schools are located in Mckinley County?
17 public high schools are located in Mckinley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckinley County?
Mckinley County public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Mckinley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mckinley County include: Miyamura High School vs. Gallup High School, Gallup High School vs. Miyamura High School
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