For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 215 students in Hidalgo County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Hidalgo County, NM are Animas 7-12 School and Lordsburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hidalgo County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Hidalgo County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Hidalgo County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lordsburg High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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 Hidalgo County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Animas 7-12 School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Panther Dr
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Grades: 7-12
| 84 students
Rank: #22.
Lordsburg High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 West Fourth St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3782
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3782
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Hidalgo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1352 Hardin St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9222
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9222
Grades: 5-6
| 75 students
200 East Ninth St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(505) 542-9361
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(505) 542-9361
Grades: 3-4
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hidalgo County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Hidalgo County, NM include Animas 7-12 School and Lordsburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hidalgo County?
2 public high schools are located in Hidalgo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hidalgo County?
Hidalgo County public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Understanding Self-Contained Classrooms in Public Schools
Learn about the history of public schools incorporating self-contained classrooms, and whether they are right for your child.
Can Naviance Succeed Improve College and Career Readiness?
Learn about a new student assessment system, Naviance Succeed, which provides tools and support to increase student college and career readiness. A number of school districts are using the tool this year in hopes of improving student performance through more accurate assessment process than are currently available.
Do You Need After School Day Care? Public Schools May Be the Solution
Learn about how your child's public school may be the best source of after school and vacation day care.