For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 74 students in 87829, NM.
The top ranked public high school in 87829, NM is Quemado High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» high school in zipcode 87829 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 87829, NM have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public high schools.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» high school in zipcode 87829 have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Quemado High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87829, NM ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quemado High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Hwy 60
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 87829, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in 87829, NM include Quemado High School.
How many public high schools are located in 87829?
1 public high schools are located in 87829.
What is the racial composition of students in 87829?
87829 public high schools minority enrollment is 28% 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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