For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 815 students in Socorro County, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in Socorro County, NM are Magdalena High School and Socorro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Socorro County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Socorro County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Socorro 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 Socorro 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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Socorro County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magdalena High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Socorro High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Michigan St
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-0700
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-0700
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Highway 169 Mm 29
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2635
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2635
Gr: K-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Socorro County, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Socorro County, NM include Magdalena High School and Socorro High School.
How many public high schools are located in Socorro County?
3 public high schools are located in Socorro County.
What is the racial composition of students in Socorro County?
Socorro County public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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