For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,177 students in Truth Or Consequences, NM (there are 1 private school, serving 17 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Truth Or Consequences, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Truth Or Consequences, NM are T Or C Middle School, Sierra Elementary School and Hot Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Truth Or Consequences, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Truth Or Consequences have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Truth Or Consequences, NM (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
T Or C Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1802 Pershing St
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Sierra Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 North Silver
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Grades: 4-5
| 144 students
Rank: #33.
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
Rank: #44.
T Or C Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 North Silver
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Grades: PK-3
| 389 students
Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico 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 schools in Truth Or Consequences, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Truth Or Consequences, NM include T Or C Middle School, Sierra Elementary School and Hot Springs High School.
How many public schools are located in Truth Or Consequences?
4 public schools are located in Truth Or Consequences.
What percentage of students in Truth Or Consequences go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Truth Or Consequences are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Truth Or Consequences?
Truth Or Consequences public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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