For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 361 students in Sierra County, NM.
The top-ranked public high school in Sierra County, NM is Hot Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sierra County, NM public high school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Sierra County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Sierra County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hot Springs High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sierra County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hot Springs High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North Pershing Ave
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Sierra County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Geronimo Trails Alt. High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
102 S Pershing St.
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(505) 894-4603
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(505) 894-4603
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 24%
1500 North Silver
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(505) 894-9215
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(505) 894-9215
Gr: 4-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sierra County, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sierra County, NM include Hot Springs High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sierra County?
1 public high schools are located in Sierra County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sierra County?
Sierra County public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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