For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,423 students in Curry County, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in Curry County, NM are Texico Middle School, Grady Middle School and Melrose Junior. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Curry County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Curry County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Curry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Texico Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 North Griffin
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Grades: 6-8
| 132 students
Rank: #22.
Grady Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Franklin St
Grady, NM 88120
(575) 357-2192
Grady, NM 88120
(575) 357-2192
Grades: 6-8
| 46 students
Rank: #33.
Melrose Junior
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Missouri Ave
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4269
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4269
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Rank: #44.
W D Gattis Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5100 N. Thornton Street
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4305
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4305
Grades: 7-8
| 556 students
Rank: #55.
Cms Iacademy At Lincoln Jackson
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 Alphon St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Grades: K-12
| 161 students
Rank: #66.
Yucca Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Sycamore
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Grades: 7-8
| 455 students
Curry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Curry Jdc High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 19000
Clovis, NM 88102
(505) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88102
(505) 769-4300
Grades: 8-12
| 16 students
Lincoln Jackson Arts (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
206 Alphon St
Clovis, NM 88101
(505) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(505) 769-4300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1606 Sr 311
Clovis, NM 88101
(505) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(505) 769-4300
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Curry County, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Curry County, NM include Texico Middle School, Grady Middle School and Melrose Junior.
How many public middle schools are located in Curry County?
6 public middle schools are located in Curry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Curry County?
Curry County public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Curry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Curry County include: Yucca Middle School vs. W D Gattis Middle School, W D Gattis Middle School vs. Yucca Middle School
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