For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 772 students in Aztec, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Aztec, NM are Vista Nueva High School and Aztec High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aztec, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Aztec have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Aztec, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Aztec High School, with 74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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 Aztec, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vista Nueva High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 South Ash
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #22.
Aztec High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 East Chaco
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: 9-12
| 692 students
Aztec, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1600 Lydia Rippey Road
Aztec, NM 87410
(505) 334-6565
Aztec, NM 87410
(505) 334-6565
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Tiger Learning Cnt (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1607 W Aztec Blvd
Aztec, NM 87410
(505) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(505) 334-9474
Grades: PK-K
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Aztec, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Aztec, NM include Vista Nueva High School and Aztec High School.
How many public high schools are located in Aztec?
2 public high schools are located in Aztec.
What is the racial composition of students in Aztec?
Aztec public high schools minority enrollment is 60% 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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