For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,167 students in Belen, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Belen, NM are Belen High School and Belen Infinity High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belen, 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 31% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Belen have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Belen, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 63%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Belen High School, with 78% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Belen, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belen High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1619 West Delgado Ave
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1300
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,044 students
Rank: #22.
Belen Infinity High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 S 4th St
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1500
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Belen, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Belen, NM include Belen High School and Belen Infinity High School.
How many public high schools are located in Belen?
2 public high schools are located in Belen.
What is the racial composition of students in Belen?
Belen public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Belen are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Belen include: Belen Infinity High School vs. Belen High School, Belen High School vs. Belen Infinity High School
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