For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 214 students in Guadalupe County, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in Guadalupe County, NM are Vaughn High School and Santa Rosa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guadalupe County, 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 37% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Guadalupe County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Guadalupe County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Santa Rosa High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Guadalupe County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vaughn High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 4th
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Santa Rosa High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
717 3rd St
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Guadalupe County Corrections
Alternative School
South Hwy 54
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-1001
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-1001
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Guadalupe County, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Guadalupe County, NM include Vaughn High School and Santa Rosa High School.
How many public high schools are located in Guadalupe County?
3 public high schools are located in Guadalupe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Guadalupe County?
Guadalupe County public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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