Best High Schools in Otero County, NM

Otero County, NM has 16 high schools with 10,064 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 Otero County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Otero County meet expectations.

1. Ruidoso High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students

2. Centennial High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1615 Students

3. Organ Mountain High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1980 Students

4. Alamogordo High

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1579 Students

5. Alta Vista Early College High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students

6. Cloudcroft High

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cloudcroft Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 113 Students

7. Chaparral High

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1067 Students

8. Mountain View H S

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clint Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 807 Students

9. Tularosa High

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tularosa Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students

10. Carlsbad High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1551 Students

Best Middle Schools in Otero County, NM

Otero County, NM has 11 middle schools with 3,705 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 Otero County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Otero County meet expectations.

1. Cloudcroft Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cloudcroft Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 101 Students

2. Ruidoso Middle

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 394 Students

3. Tularosa Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tularosa Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 144 Students

4. Chaparral Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students

5. Holloman Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 172 Students

6. Mountain View Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students

7. Chaparral Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 608 Students

8. Mesa Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 803 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Otero County, NM

Otero County, NM has 25 elementary schools with 8,019 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 Otero County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Otero County meet expectations.

1. Cloudcroft Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cloudcroft Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 165 Students

2. White Mountain Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 397 Students

3. Tularosa Intermediate

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tularosa Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 268 Students

4. Red Sands El

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clint Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 587 Students

5. Penasco Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 18 Students

6. Early Childhood Education Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 170 Students

7. Holloman Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 490 Students

8. High Rolls Mountain Park Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 19 Students

9. Buena Vista Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 204 Students

10. La Luz Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 215 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Otero County, NM

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

Community Factors

Otero County, NM has a total population of 67,839 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Otero County, NM

22,445

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Otero County, NM.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

25.60 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.48 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

20.12 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Otero County, NM.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

873 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

56 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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