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Cibola County

New Mexico · Public K-12

Cibola County, New Mexico reports 18 public K-12 schools to NCES, set against a county population of about 26,845, with a mix of 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high.

7-year change in Cibola County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,854
+329 (+9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
17
+6 (+55%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
18
6 districts
Enrollment
3,854
NCES CCD
Median income
$50,759
Below New Mexico avg
Free/reduced lunch
94.9%
Above New Mexico avg
Elementary
9
1,921 students
Middle
3
567 students
High
5
1,051 students
Combined / other
1
315 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
GRANTS
3,056 students · 6 districts in Cibola County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Cibola County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
30%
Hispanic
33%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
16%
Native American
46%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
9%
Hispanic
30%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
58%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
25.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
10.5%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.2% under 18

Test scores in Cibola County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. New Mexico state average: 44.1%.

See all 8 schools in Cibola County ranked by score →

All schools (18)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
GRANTS HIGHGrantsHigh09-12807·
MESA VIEW ELEMENTARYGrantsElementaryPK-06465·
LOS ALAMITOS MIDDLEGrantsMiddle07-08416·
MILAN ELEMENTARYMilanElementaryPK-06410·
MOUNT TAYLOR ELEMENTARYGrantsElementaryPK-06347·
Pine Hill SchoolsPine HillCombinedKG-12315·
Laguna Elementary SchoolLagunaElementaryKG-05220·
CUBERO ELEMENTARYCuberoElementaryKG-06197·
LAGUNA-ACOMA HIGHCasa BlancaHigh09-12193·
Haak'u Community AcademyPueblo Of AcomaElementaryKG-08144·
Laguna Middle SchoolLagunaMiddle06-08118·
BLUEWATER ELEMENTARYBluewaterElementaryKG-0663·
GCCS EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOLGrantsHigh09-1250·
SAN RAFAEL ELEMENTARYSan RafaelElementaryKG-0649·
LAGUNA-ACOMA MIDDLECasa BlanceMiddle07-0833·
SEBOYETA ELEMENTARYSeboyetaElementaryKG-0626·
WESTERN NM CORRECTIONSGrantsHigh08-121·
NORTHWESTERN NM CORRECTIONSGrantsHigh08-120·

Cities in Cibola County

Grants7 schoolsLaguna2 schoolsBluewater1 schoolCasa Blanca1 schoolCasa Blance1 schoolCubero1 schoolMilan1 schoolPine Hill1 schoolPueblo Of Acoma1 schoolSan Rafael1 schoolSeboyeta1 school

About Cibola County

In New Mexico, Cibola County is a rural-scale county of about 26,845 residents. 18 public schools across the county instructs about 3,854 students between them.

Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $50,759 a year, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 26% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 12% lower than the New Mexico median.

For a sense of the school types, Cibola County is made up of 9 elementary schools (1,921 students), 3 middle schools (567), 5 high schools (1,051), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Cibola County is GRANTS, which alone enrolls about 3,056 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Cibola County has rose 9% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,525 students to 3,854. Over that span, Cibola County gained 6 schools, going from 11 to 17.

On this page, the community for Cibola County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Cibola County?
There are 18 public K-12 schools in Cibola County, New Mexico, with a combined enrollment of about 3,854.
How many high schools are in Cibola County?
Cibola County, New Mexico has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 1,051 students.
How many middle schools are in Cibola County?
Cibola County, New Mexico has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 567 students.
How many elementary schools are in Cibola County?
Cibola County, New Mexico has 9 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,921 students.
What is the largest school district in Cibola County?
GRANTS is the largest school district in Cibola County, serving approximately 3,056 students. The county contains 6 school districts overall.
What is the population of Cibola County?
Cibola County, New Mexico has a population of approximately 26,845, with a median age of 40. About 23.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Cibola County?
Median household income in Cibola County is $50,759, below the New Mexico average of $57,493. About 25.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Cibola County?
Approximately 17.0% of adults 25 and older in Cibola County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Cibola County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 94.9% of students in Cibola County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the New Mexico county average of 87.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cibola County schools?
Across Cibola County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.0 to 1.

Cibola County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data