For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 704 students in Kirtland, NM.
The top ranked public high school in Kirtland, NM is Kirtland Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kirtland, NM public high school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Kirtland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Kirtland, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kirtland Central High School, with 78% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 Kirtland, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kirtland Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 County Road 6100
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-5881
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-5881
Grades: 9-12
| 704 students
Kirtland, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
540 Rd 6580
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 368-4984
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 368-4984
Grades: 4-6
| 230 students
5 Cr 6575
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 368-4984
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 368-4984
Grades: K-3
| 364 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kirtland, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Kirtland, NM include Kirtland Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kirtland?
1 public high schools are located in Kirtland.
What is the racial composition of students in Kirtland?
Kirtland public high schools minority enrollment is 91% 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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