For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 388 students in Quay County, NM. The top-ranked public middle schools in Quay County, NM are House Junior High School, Logan Middle School and San Jon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Quay County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Quay County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Quay County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
House Junior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
309 Apple St
House, NM 88121
(575) 279-7353
House, NM 88121
(575) 279-7353
Gr: 6-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Logan Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 North 2nd St
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Gr: 6-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
San Jon Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7th And Elm Streets
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
Gr: 6-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Tucumcari Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 South 5th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Gr: 6-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Quay County, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Quay County, NM include House Junior High School, Logan Middle School and San Jon Middle School. Quay County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New Mexico.
How many public middle schools are located in Quay County?
6 public middle schools are located in Quay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Quay County?
Quay County public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.