For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 85 students in De Baca County, NM.
The top ranked public high school in De Baca County, NM is Fort Sumner High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Baca County, 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 49% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in De Baca County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public high schools.
De Baca County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Sumner High School, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in De Baca County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Sumner High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Sumner Ave
Fort Sumner, NM 88119
(575) 355-7734
Fort Sumner, NM 88119
(575) 355-7734
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in De Baca County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in De Baca County, NM include Fort Sumner High School.
How many public high schools are located in De Baca County?
1 public high schools are located in De Baca County.
What is the racial composition of students in De Baca County?
De Baca County public high schools minority enrollment is 59% 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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