Best Schools in Grant County, NM
Grant County, NM has 21 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 3,983 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Grant County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Grant County, NM
The top high schools in Grant County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aldo Leopold Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aldo Leopold Charter • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 182 Students
2. Cliff High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silver Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 105 Students
3. Silver High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silver Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 638 Students
4. Cobre High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobre Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students
5. Lordsburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lordsburg Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 134 Students
Best Middle Schools in Grant County, NM
The top middle schools in Grant County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Plata Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silver Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 344 Students
2. Snell Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobre Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 239 Students
3. Dugan-tarango Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lordsburg Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 60 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Grant County, NM
The top elementary schools in Grant County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hurley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobre Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 121 Students
2. Jose Barrios Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silver Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 218 Students
3. Cliff Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silver Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 111 Students
4. San Lorenzo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobre Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 68 Students
5. Bayard Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobre Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 170 Students
6. G.w.stout Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silver Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 317 Students
7. R.v.traylor Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lordsburg Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 155 Students
8. Harrison Schmitt Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Silver Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 341 Students
9. Central Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Cobre Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 149 Students
10. Guadalupe Montessori School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Guadalupe Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 65 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Grant County, NM
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Grant County, NM has a total population of 28,185 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Grant 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 Grant County, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Grant County, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Grant County, NM.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Grant County, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Grant County, NM
How many schools are in Grant County, NM?
Grant County, NM has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 3,983 students in total.
How do schools in Grant County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Grant County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Grant County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Grant County?
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.
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- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Grant County
6 places in Grant County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Silver City (8)
- Bayard (3)
- Cliff (2)
- Hurley (1)
- San Lorenzo (1)
- Santa Clara (1)
School districts (2)
- Silver City (9 schools)
- Cobre (6 schools)