For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 214 students in Guadalupe County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Guadalupe County, NM are Vaughn High School and Santa Rosa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guadalupe County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Guadalupe County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Guadalupe County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Santa Rosa High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Guadalupe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vaughn High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 4th
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Rosa High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
717 3rd St
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Rank: n/an/a
Guadalupe County Corrections
Alternative School
South Hwy 54
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-1001
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-1001
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Guadalupe County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Guadalupe County, NM include Vaughn High School and Santa Rosa High School.
How many public high schools are located in Guadalupe County?
3 public high schools are located in Guadalupe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Guadalupe County?
Guadalupe County public high schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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