For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,623 students in Cibola County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Cibola County, NM are Gccs Early College High School, Laguna-acoma High School and Grants High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cibola County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Cibola County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Cibola County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Laguna-acoma High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cibola County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gccs Early College High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 N 3rd Street
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6655
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6655
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Laguna-acoma High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
282 Casa Blanca Road Exit 108
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Grants High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Mountain Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2651
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2651
Gr: 9-12 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Northeastern Nm Correctional Facility
Alternative School
185 Dr Michael Jenkins Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(575) 374-4005
Grants, NM 87020
(575) 374-4005
Gr: 8-12 | 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwestern Nm Corrections
Alternative School
2111 North Lobo Canyon Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 876-8300
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 876-8300
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Bia Route 140
Pinehill, NM 87357
(505) 775-3244
Pinehill, NM 87357
(505) 775-3244
Gr: K-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
Rank: n/an/a
170 Warrior Lane
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 908-2426
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 908-2426
Gr: K-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
Western Nm Corrections
Alternative School
1700 East Old Hwy 66
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-2941
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-2941
Gr: 8-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Cibola County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Mountain Rd.
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-4470
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-4470
Gr: PK | 15 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Homeboundhospital High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 8
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2603
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2603
Gr: 7-10 | 3 students
P.o. Box 3438, Star Route
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 831-6426
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 831-6426
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cibola County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Cibola County, NM include Gccs Early College High School, Laguna-acoma High School and Grants High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cibola County?
8 public high schools are located in Cibola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cibola County?
Cibola County public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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