For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 361 students in Sierra County, NM.
The top ranked public high school in Sierra County, NM is Hot Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sierra County, NM public high school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Sierra County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Sierra County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hot Springs High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sierra County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hot Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North Pershing Ave
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Grades: 9-12
| 361 students
Sierra County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Geronimo Trails Alt. High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
102 S Pershing St.
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(505) 894-4603
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(505) 894-4603
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
1500 North Silver
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(505) 894-9215
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(505) 894-9215
Grades: 4-5
| 207 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sierra County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Sierra County, NM include Hot Springs High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sierra County?
1 public high schools are located in Sierra County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sierra County?
Sierra County public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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