For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 281 students in Bayard, NM.
The top ranked public high school in Bayard, NM is Cobre High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bayard, NM public high school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Bayard have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Bayard, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cobre High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bayard, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cobre High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Tom Foy Blvd
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4020
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4020
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bayard, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Bayard, NM include Cobre High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bayard?
1 public high schools are located in Bayard.
What is the racial composition of students in Bayard?
Bayard public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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