Best Schools in Union County, NM
Union County, NM has 13 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 859 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Union County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Union County, NM
The top high schools in Union County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Des Moines High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 51 Students
2. Logan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Logan Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 84 Students
3. Springer High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springer Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 53 Students
4. Clayton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
5. Northeastern Nm Correctional Facility
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nm Corrections • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1 Students
Best Middle Schools in Union County, NM
The top middle schools in Union County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Logan Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Logan Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 60 Students
2. Kiser Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 51 Students
3. Clayton Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 56 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Union County, NM
The top elementary schools in Union County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Des Moines Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 69 Students
2. Logan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Logan Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 88 Students
3. Wilferth Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springer Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 28 Students
4. Alvis Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 157 Students
5. Forrester Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springer Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 30 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Union County, NM
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Union County, NM has a total population of 4,079 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Union 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 Union County, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Union County, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Union 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 Union County, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Union County, NM
How many schools are in Union County, NM?
Union County, NM has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 859 students in total.
How do schools in Union County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Union County score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Union County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Union 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: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Union County
2 places in Union County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Clayton (4)
- Des Moines (2)
School districts (1)
- Clayton (4 schools)