For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 160 students in Jal, NM.
The top-ranked public high school in Jal, NM is Jal High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jal, NM public high school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Jal have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Jal, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jal High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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 Jal, NM (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jal High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Property Street
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Jal, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1001 Eagle Road
Jal, NM 56412
(859) 674-1236
Jal, NM 56412
(859) 674-1236
Gr: 3-7 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jal, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jal, NM include Jal High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jal?
1 public high schools are located in Jal.
What is the racial composition of students in Jal?
Jal public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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