For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 424 students in Quay County, NM. The top-ranked public high schools in Quay County, NM are San Jon High School, House High School and Logan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Quay County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Quay County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public high schools.
Quay County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Logan High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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 Quay County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Jon High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7th And Elm Streets
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
House High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
309 Apple St
House, NM 88121
(575) 279-7353
House, NM 88121
(575) 279-7353
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Logan High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 North 2nd St
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Ute Lake Online Learning Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 North 2nd St
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Gr: 6-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Tucumcari High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 South 7th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Quay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
913 South Third St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3271
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3271
Gr: 5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Quay County Jdc High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1046
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3910
Gr: 7-10 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Quay County, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Quay County, NM include San Jon High School, House High School and Logan High School. Quay County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New Mexico.
How many public high schools are located in Quay County?
6 public high schools are located in Quay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Quay County?
Quay County public high schools minority enrollment is 58% 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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