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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