For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 1,402 students in Quay County, NM. Quay County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Mexico.
The top ranked public schools in Quay County, NM are San Jon High School, Logan High School and House High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Quay County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Quay County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Quay County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Jon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7th And Elm Streets
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Logan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 North 2nd St
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
House High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
309 Apple St
House, NM 88121
(575) 279-7353
House, NM 88121
(575) 279-7353
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
House Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
309 Apple St
House, NM 88121
(575) 279-7353
House, NM 88121
(575) 279-7353
Grades: 6-8
| 10 students
Rank: #55.
Logan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 North 2nd St
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Grades: PK-5
| 88 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
House Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
309 Apple St
House, NM 88121
(575) 279-7353
House, NM 88121
(575) 279-7353
Grades: PK-5
| 16 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
San Jon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7th And Elm Streets
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
Grades: 6-8
| 31 students
Rank: #88.
Logan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 North 2nd St
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Grades: 6-8
| 60 students
Rank: #99.
Tucumcari Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 South 5th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Grades: 6-8
| 214 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
San Jon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7th And Elm Streets
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
Grades: PK-5
| 74 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Ute Lake Online Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 North 2nd St
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Grades: 6-12
| 85 students
Rank: #1212.
Tucumcari Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1623 South 9th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #1313.
Tucumcari High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 South 7th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 N 2nd St.
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Quay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
913 South Third St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3271
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3271
Grades: 5
| 99 students
Quay County Jdc High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1046
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3910
Grades: 7-10
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Quay County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Quay County, NM include San Jon High School, Logan High School and House High School. Quay County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Mexico.
How many public schools are located in Quay County?
14 public schools are located in Quay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Quay County?
Quay County public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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