Best Schools in Luna County, NM
Luna County, NM has 22 public schools (7 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 9,087 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Luna County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Luna County, NM
The top high schools in Luna County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Early College High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 165 Students
2. Hot Springs High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
T Or C Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 361 Students
3. Cobre High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobre Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students
4. Deming High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1279 Students
5. Mayfield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1421 Students
6. Deming Cesar Chavez
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deming Public Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 146 Students
7. Mimbres Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 85 Students
Best Middle Schools in Luna County, NM
The top middle schools in Luna County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Deming Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 370 Students
2. Zia Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students
3. T Or C Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
T Or C Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 283 Students
4. Snell Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobre Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 239 Students
5. Red Mountain Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 795 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Luna County, NM
The top elementary schools in Luna County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. San Lorenzo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobre Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 68 Students
2. Mesilla Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 275 Students
3. Bell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
4. Memorial Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students
5. Bataan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students
6. Arrey Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
T Or C Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 110 Students
7. Chaparral Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 413 Students
8. Ruben S. Torres Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students
9. Columbus Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 494 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Luna County, NM
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Luna County, NM has a total population of 25,427 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Luna 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 Luna County, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Luna County, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Luna 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 Luna County, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Luna County, NM
How many schools are in Luna County, NM?
Luna County, NM has 22 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 9,087 students in total.
How do schools in Luna County perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Luna County score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Luna County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Luna 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: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Luna County
2 places in Luna County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Deming (13 schools)