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Best Tatum Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 61 students in Tatum, NM.
The top-ranked public middle school in Tatum, NM is Tatum Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tatum, NM public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Tatum have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Tatum, NM (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tatum Jr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
320 West 3rd Street
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Gr: 7-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Tatum, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tatum, NM include Tatum Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tatum?
1 public middle schools are located in Tatum.
What is the racial composition of students in Tatum?
Tatum public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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