For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 56 students in Lordsburg, NM.
The top ranked public middle school in Lordsburg, NM is Dugan-tarango Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lordsburg, NM public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Lordsburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lordsburg, NM (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dugan-tarango Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1352 Hardin St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9806
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9806
Gr: 7-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Lordsburg, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1352 Hardin St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9222
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9222
Gr: 5-6 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
200 East Ninth St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(505) 542-9361
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(505) 542-9361
Gr: 3-4 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lordsburg, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lordsburg, NM include Dugan-tarango Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lordsburg?
1 public middle schools are located in Lordsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Lordsburg?
Lordsburg public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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