Best Schools in Sierra County, NM
Sierra County, NM has 14 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 3,156 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Sierra County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sierra County, NM
The top high schools in Sierra County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hot Springs High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
T Or C Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 361 Students
2. Tularosa High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tularosa Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students
3. Hatch Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hatch Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sierra County, NM
The top middle schools in Sierra County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hatch Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hatch Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
2. T Or C Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
T Or C Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 283 Students
3. Tularosa Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tularosa Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 144 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sierra County, NM
The top elementary schools in Sierra County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arrey Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
T Or C Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 110 Students
2. Tularosa Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tularosa Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 268 Students
3. Sierra Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
T Or C Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 144 Students
4. T Or C Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
T Or C Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 389 Students
5. Rio Grande Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hatch Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 230 Students
6. Tularosa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tularosa Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 206 Students
7. Garfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hatch Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 96 Students
8. Manzano Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manzano Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 4 • 11 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sierra County, NM
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sierra County, NM has a total population of 11,576 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sierra 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 Sierra County, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sierra County, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sierra 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 Sierra County, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sierra County, NM
How many schools are in Sierra County, NM?
Sierra County, NM has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 3,156 students in total.
How do schools in Sierra County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Sierra County score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Sierra County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sierra 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: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Sierra County
1 places in Sierra County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Arrey (1)
School districts (1)
- T Or C (5 schools)