Best Schools in Dona Ana County, NM
Dona Ana County, NM has a total of 89 schools including 21 high schools, 16 middle schools and 52 elementary schools. A total of 38,504 students attend Dona Ana County, NM schools. On average, schools in Dona Ana County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Dona Ana County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Dona Ana County, NM
Dona Ana County, NM has 21 high schools with 12,374 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Dona Ana County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dona Ana County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Centennial High School
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1615 Students
2. Alma D'arte Charter
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Alma D'arte Charter • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 121 Students
3. Organ Mountain High School
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1980 Students
4. Las Cruces High
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1787 Students
5. Alta Vista Early College High School
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Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students
6. Mayfield High
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1421 Students
7. Santa Teresa High
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Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1198 Students
8. Gadsden High
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Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1322 Students
9. Chaparral High
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Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1067 Students
10. Rio Grande Preparatory Institute
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 144 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dona Ana County, NM
Dona Ana County, NM has 16 middle schools with 8,102 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Dona Ana County score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dona Ana County don't meet expectations.
1. Santa Teresa Middle
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Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 625 Students
2. Anthony Middle
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Anthony Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 198 Students
3. Gadsden Middle
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Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 661 Students
4. Explore Academy Las Cruces
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Explore Academy Las Cruces • Charter • Grades 6 - 9 • 189 Students
5. Hatch Valley Middle
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Hatch Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
6. Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 100 Students
7. Camino Real Middle
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 965 Students
8. Lynn Middle
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
9. Sierra Middle
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students
10. Zia Middle
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dona Ana County, NM
Dona Ana County, NM has 52 elementary schools with 18,028 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Dona Ana County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dona Ana County meet expectations.
1. Santa Teresa Elementary
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Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 501 Students
2. Gadsden Elementary
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Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 419 Students
3. J Paul Taylor Academy
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J Paul Taylor Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 198 Students
4. Sunrise Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 362 Students
5. Tombaugh Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 585 Students
6. Desert Hills Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
7. Hillrise Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
8. Anthony Elementary
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Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 324 Students
9. Fairacres Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
10. Rio Grande Elementary
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Hatch Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 230 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dona Ana County, NM
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dona Ana County, NM has a total population of 219,561 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dona Ana County, NM
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dona Ana County, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dona Ana County, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dona Ana County, NM.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dona Ana County, NM Internet Health Assessment.
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