For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 520 students in Ruidoso, NM.
The top ranked public high school in Ruidoso, NM is Ruidoso High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ruidoso, NM public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Ruidoso have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Ruidoso, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ruidoso High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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 Ruidoso, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruidoso High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Warrior Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4910
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4910
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Ruidoso, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gavilan Canyon (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
200 Horton Circle
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 257-4051
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 257-4051
Grades: 6-11
| 23 students
105 South Sutton Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-9041
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-9041
Grades: PK-K
| 208 students
200 Horton Circle
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 258-4150
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 258-4150
Grades: 5-6
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ruidoso, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Ruidoso, NM include Ruidoso High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ruidoso?
1 public high schools are located in Ruidoso.
What is the racial composition of students in Ruidoso?
Ruidoso public high schools minority enrollment is 70% 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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