For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,223 students in Grant County, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in Grant County, NM are Aldo Leopold Charter, Cliff High School and Silver High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Grant County, 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 Cobre High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Grant County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aldo Leopold Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 W 10th St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Gr: 6-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Cliff High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
622 State Hwy 211
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Gr: 7-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Silver High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2158
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2158
Gr: 9-12 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Cobre High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Tom Foy Blvd
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4020
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4020
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Grant County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
344 Fourth Street
Hanover, NM 88041
(505) 472-3171
Hanover, NM 88041
(505) 472-3171
Gr: PK | 11 students
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Gr: PK | 1 student
Homeboundhospital High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
201 N. Black
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2002
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2002
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Juv Detent Cntr High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
201 N Black
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 538-5885
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 538-5885
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 78%
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Gr: PK | 7 students Minority enrollment: 71%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Grant County, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Grant County, NM include Aldo Leopold Charter, Cliff High School and Silver High School.
How many public high schools are located in Grant County?
4 public high schools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Grant County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Grant County include: Silver High School vs. Aldo Leopold Charter, Aldo Leopold Charter vs. Silver High School, Cobre High School vs. Silver High School
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