For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 111 students in Tatum, NM.
The top-ranked public high school in Tatum, NM is Tatum High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tatum, NM public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Tatum have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Tatum, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tatum High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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 Tatum, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tatum High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
307 West 3rd Street
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Tatum, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Tatum, NM include Tatum High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tatum?
1 public high schools are located in Tatum.
What is the racial composition of students in Tatum?
Tatum public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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