For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 211 students in Tucumcari, NM.
The top-ranked public high school in Tucumcari, NM is Tucumcari High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tucumcari, NM public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Tucumcari have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Tucumcari, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tucumcari High School, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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 Tucumcari, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Tucumcari, New Mexico 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 Tucumcari, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Tucumcari, NM include Tucumcari High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tucumcari?
1 public high schools are located in Tucumcari.
What is the racial composition of students in Tucumcari?
Tucumcari public high schools minority enrollment is 72% 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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