Best Schools in Otero County, NM
Otero County, NM has 35 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 18 elementary) serving 11,477 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Otero County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Otero County, NM
The top high schools in Otero County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cloudcroft High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cloudcroft Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 113 Students
2. Alamogordo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1579 Students
3. Tularosa High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tularosa Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students
4. Chaparral High
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Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1067 Students
Best Middle Schools in Otero County, NM
The top middle schools in Otero County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holloman Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 172 Students
2. Cloudcroft Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cloudcroft Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 101 Students
3. Chaparral Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
4. Mountain View Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
5. Tularosa Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Tularosa Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 144 Students
6. Chaparral Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 608 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Otero County, NM
The top elementary schools in Otero County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holloman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 490 Students
2. Sierra Elementary
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Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 301 Students
3. Buena Vista Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 204 Students
4. Cloudcroft Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Cloudcroft Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 165 Students
5. Yucca Elementary
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Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
6. Sunset Hills Elementary
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Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 466 Students
7. Desert Trail Elementary
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Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 496 Students
8. La Luz Elementary
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Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 215 Students
9. Desert Star Elementary
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Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students
10. Yucca Heights Elementary
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Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 473 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
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 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
25.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Otero County, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Otero County, NM
How many schools are in Otero County, NM?
Otero County, NM has 35 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 11,477 students in total.
How do schools in Otero County perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Otero County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Otero County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Otero 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: 33%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Otero County
5 places in Otero County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Alamogordo (10)
- Tularosa (4)
- Cloudcroft (3)
- Holloman Afb (2)
- La Luz (1)
School districts (3)
- Alamogordo (14 schools)
- Tularosa (4 schools)
- Cloudcroft (3 schools)