Best Public High Schools in Luna County (2025-26)

Best Luna County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,658 students in Luna County, NM.

The top ranked public high schools in Luna County, NM are Mimbres Valley High School, Early College High School and Deming Cesar Chavez. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Luna County, NM public high schools have an score of 16% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and score of 22% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Luna County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.

Luna County, NM public high school have a of 79%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 89% 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 Luna County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Mimbres Valley High School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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10/

Top 10%

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720 Buckeye St.
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049

Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #22.

Early College High School

(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
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Top 20%

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2300 E. Pine St.
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049

Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: #33.

Deming Cesar Chavez

Charter School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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315 East 1st St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-8404

Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Rank: #44.

Deming High School

(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
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Bottom 50%

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1300 S. Iron St.
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2678

Gr: 9-12 | 1,219 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Luna County, NM

Luna County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Deming Detention Center (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

700 S. Silver Ave
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-8841

Gr: 7-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 89%

Deming Secure School (Closed 2007)

Alternative School

3323 Raymond Reed St
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-8841

Gr: 9-11 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Hofacket Middle High School (Closed 2009)

1400 South Iron
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-4863

Gr: 8-9 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 908:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Martin Elementary School (Closed 2009)

315 East First St.
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-6564

Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Smith Elementary School (Closed 2009)

310 West Elm
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-9512

Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Sunshine Elementary School (Closed 2006)

9970 Columbus Rd Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-3295

Gr: K-5 | 120 students Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Luna County, NM?

The top ranked public high schools in Luna County, NM include Mimbres Valley High School, Early College High School and Deming Cesar Chavez.

How many public high schools are located in Luna County?

4 public high schools are located in Luna County.

What is the racial composition of students in Luna County?

Luna County public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).