For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 488 students in Thoreau, NM.
The top ranked public high school in Thoreau, NM is Thoreau High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thoreau, NM public high school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Thoreau have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Thoreau, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thoreau High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 Thoreau, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thoreau High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4500
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
Thoreau, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sunrise Drive P.o. Box 789
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7525
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7525
Grades: 6
| 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Thoreau, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Thoreau, NM include Thoreau High School.
How many public high schools are located in Thoreau?
1 public high schools are located in Thoreau.
What is the racial composition of students in Thoreau?
Thoreau public high schools minority enrollment is 93% 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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