For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 111 students in Tatum, NM.
The top ranked public high school in Tatum, NM is Tatum High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tatum, NM public high school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Tatum have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Tatum, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tatum High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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 Tatum, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tatum High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 West 3rd Street
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Tatum, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Tatum, NM include Tatum High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tatum?
1 public high schools are located in Tatum.
What is the racial composition of students in Tatum?
Tatum public high schools minority enrollment is 50% 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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