For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 841 students in Silver City, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Silver City, NM are Aldo Leopold Charter and Silver High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Silver City, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Silver City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Silver City, 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 Silver 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 69% 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 Silver City, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aldo Leopold Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 W 10th St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Grades: 6-12
| 196 students
Rank: #22.
Silver High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2158
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2158
Grades: 9-12
| 645 students
Silver City, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Grades: PK
| 1 students
Homeboundhospital High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
201 N. Black
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2002
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2002
Grades: 7-11
| 6 students
Juv Detent Cntr High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
201 N Black
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 538-5885
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 538-5885
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Grades: PK
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Silver City, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Silver City, NM include Aldo Leopold Charter and Silver High School.
How many public high schools are located in Silver City?
2 public high schools are located in Silver City.
What is the racial composition of students in Silver City?
Silver City public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Silver City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Silver City include: Silver High School vs. Aldo Leopold Charter, Aldo Leopold Charter vs. Silver High School
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