Best Schools in Hidalgo County, NM
Hidalgo County, NM has 7 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 2 elementary) serving 571 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Hidalgo County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hidalgo County, NM
The top high schools in Hidalgo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Animas 7-12 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Animas Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 70 Students
2. Lordsburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lordsburg Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 134 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hidalgo County, NM
The top middle schools in Hidalgo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dugan-tarango Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lordsburg Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 60 Students
2. Animas Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Animas Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 23 Students
3. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lordsburg Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 76 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hidalgo County, NM
The top elementary schools in Hidalgo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Animas Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Animas Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 53 Students
2. R.v.traylor Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lordsburg Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 155 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hidalgo County, NM
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hidalgo County, NM has a total population of 4,178 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
43.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hidalgo County, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hidalgo County, NM
How many schools are in Hidalgo County, NM?
Hidalgo County, NM has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 571 students in total.
How do schools in Hidalgo County perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Hidalgo County score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Hidalgo County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hidalgo 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Hidalgo County, NM
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hidalgo County
2 places in Hidalgo County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.