For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,223 students in Grant County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Grant County, NM are Aldo Leopold Charter, Cliff High School and Silver High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Grant County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cobre 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 71% 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 Grant County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aldo Leopold Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 W 10th St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Grades: 6-12
| 196 students
Rank: #22.
Cliff High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
622 State Hwy 211
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Grades: 7-12
| 101 students
Rank: #33.
Silver High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2158
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2158
Grades: 9-12
| 645 students
Rank: #44.
Cobre High School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
Grant County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
344 Fourth Street
Hanover, NM 88041
(505) 472-3171
Hanover, NM 88041
(505) 472-3171
Grades: PK
| 11 students
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Grades: PK
| 1 students
Homeboundhospital High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
201 N. Black
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2002
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2002
Grades: 7-11
| 6 students
Juv Detent Cntr High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
201 N Black
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 538-5885
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 538-5885
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Grades: PK
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Grant County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Grant County, NM include Aldo Leopold Charter, Cliff High School and Silver High School.
How many public high schools are located in Grant County?
4 public high schools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Grant County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Grant County include: Cobre High School vs. Silver High School, Silver High School vs. Cobre High School, Silver High School vs. Aldo Leopold Charter
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