For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 345 students in Lordsburg, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Lordsburg, NM are Dugan-tarango Middle School, R.v.traylor Elementary School and Lordsburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lordsburg, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Lordsburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lordsburg, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dugan-tarango Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1352 Hardin St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9806
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9806
Grades: 7-8
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
R.v.traylor Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ownby
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3252
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3252
Grades: PK-4
| 158 students
Rank: #33.
Lordsburg High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 West Fourth St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3782
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3782
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Lordsburg, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1352 Hardin St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9222
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9222
Grades: 5-6
| 75 students
200 East Ninth St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(505) 542-9361
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(505) 542-9361
Grades: 3-4
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lordsburg, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Lordsburg, NM include Dugan-tarango Middle School, R.v.traylor Elementary School and Lordsburg High School.
How many public schools are located in Lordsburg?
3 public schools are located in Lordsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Lordsburg?
Lordsburg public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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