For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,793 students in Anthony, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Anthony, NM are Alta Vista Early College High School, Chaparral High School and Gadsden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anthony, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Anthony have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Anthony, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alta Vista Early College High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Anthony, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alta Vista Early College High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5235 Highway 28
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6400
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Rank: #22.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 County Line Dr
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: 9-12
| 1,071 students
Rank: #33.
Gadsden High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6308 Hwy 28
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: 9-12
| 1,288 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Pride Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Shrode Rd
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-0142
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-0142
Grades: 7-12
| 240 students
Anthony, New Mexico 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alma De Valle Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
129 Tawa
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-3531
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-3531
Grades: PK
| 13 students
P.o. Drawer 70
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-3531
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-3531
Grades: PK
| 7 students
Anthony Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
780 Landers Rd
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 885-0600
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 885-0600
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
Anthony Child Dev. Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
P.o. Drawer 70
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-1904
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-1904
Grades: PK
| 14 students
Homeboundhospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1325 W. Washington
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-6203
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Anthony, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Anthony, NM include Alta Vista Early College High School, Chaparral High School and Gadsden High School.
How many public high schools are located in Anthony?
4 public high schools are located in Anthony.
What is the racial composition of students in Anthony?
Anthony public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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