For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,524 students in Curry County, NM. The top ranked public high schools in Curry County, NM are Melrose High School, Clovis High School Freshman Academy and Texico High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Curry County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Curry County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Curry 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 Texico High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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 Curry County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melrose High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Missouri Ave
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4267
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4267
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Clovis High School Freshman Academy
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Cameo
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Gr: 9 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Texico High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 North Griffin
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Grady High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Franklin St
Grady, NM 88120
(575) 357-2192
Grady, NM 88120
(575) 357-2192
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Clovis High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Thornton
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,514 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Cms Iacademy At Lincoln Jackson
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 Alphon St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Gr: K-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Curry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Curry Jdc High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 19000
Clovis, NM 88102
(505) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88102
(505) 769-4300
Gr: 8-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 69%
1606 Sr 311
Clovis, NM 88101
(505) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(505) 769-4300
Gr: K-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Curry County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Curry County, NM include Melrose High School, Clovis High School Freshman Academy and Texico High School. Curry County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Mexico.
How many public high schools are located in Curry County?
6 public high schools are located in Curry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Curry County?
Curry County public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Curry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Curry County include: Clovis High School Freshman Academy vs. Clovis High School, Texico High School vs. Grady High School, Melrose High School vs. Grady High School
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