Best High Schools in Columbus, NM

High schools
1
Students
1,279
Avg actual
25%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Deming High

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1279 Students

See all 155 high schools in New Mexico ranked

Best Middle Schools in Columbus, NM

Middle schools
2
Students
1,165
Avg actual
27%
Avg projected
23%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Deming Intermediate

B-

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 370 Students

2. Red Mountain Middle

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 795 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Columbus, NM

Elementary schools
3
Students
1,446
Avg actual
22%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Bataan Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students

2. Chaparral Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 413 Students

3. Columbus Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 494 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Columbus, NM

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Columbus, NM has a total population of 1,598 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 61%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Columbus, NM

3,890

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

61%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Columbus, NM.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

31.00 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.92 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

24.08 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbus, NM.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbus, NM.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

962 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

32 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Columbus, NM Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Columbus, NM

How many schools are in Columbus, NM?

Columbus, NM has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,890 students in total.

How do schools in Columbus perform on state tests?

On average, 6 schools in Columbus score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Columbus don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Columbus?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Columbus, NM

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Hachita, NM

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Playas, NM

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
La Union, NM

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Santa Teresa, NM

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
El Paso, NM

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Sunland Park, NM

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Vinton, TX

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Canutillo, TX

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Anthony, TX

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
La Tuna, TX

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Columbus

Average SchoolGrade
D-
Meeting or exceeding expectations
0%
Exceeding
0%
Avg actual scores
17%
Avg projected
22%

1 of 1 schools in Columbus carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

D: 1

All 1 public schools we grade in Columbus. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

Elementary and primary schools (1)