For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 230 students in 87455, NM.
The top-ranked public high school in 87455, NM is Newcomb High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 87455 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 87455, NM have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 87455 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newcomb High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87455, NM Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newcomb High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Us 491
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3417
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3417
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
87455, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 7973
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3417
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3417
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
P.o. Box 9857
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 789-3201
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 789-3201
Gr: PK-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 87455, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in 87455, NM include Newcomb High School.
How many public high schools are located in 87455?
1 public high schools are located in 87455.
What is the racial composition of students in 87455?
87455 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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