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Grant County

New Mexico · Public K-12

Grant County operates 16 public K-12 schools inside New Mexico, with combined enrollment of approximately 3,240 (about 203 students per school). That works out to 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.

7-year change in Grant County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,240
-795 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
16
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
23%
was 26%
% Hispanic
72%
was 71%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
16
3 districts
Enrollment
3,240
NCES CCD
Median income
$44,958
Below New Mexico avg
Free/reduced lunch
96.6%
Above New Mexico avg
Elementary
10
1,609 students
Middle
2
460 students
High
4
1,171 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
SILVER CITY
2,100 students · 3 districts in Grant County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Grant 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
62%
Hispanic
48%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
27%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
23%
Hispanic
72%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
30.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.4%
civilian labor
Median age
50
17.9% under 18

Test scores in Grant County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. New Mexico state average: 44.1%.

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. CENTRAL ELEMENTARY· 30.0%
  2. SNELL MIDDLE· 39.8%
  3. HARRISON SCHMITT ELEMENTARY· 40.3%
  4. LA PLATA MIDDLE· 44.7%
  5. G.W.STOUT ELEMENTARY· 48.4%

See all 11 schools in Grant County ranked by score →

All schools (16)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
SILVER HIGHSilver CityHigh09-12618·
HARRISON SCHMITT ELEMENTARYSilver CityElementary01-06337·
G.W.STOUT ELEMENTARYSilver CityElementary01-06334·
LA PLATA MIDDLESilver CityMiddle07-08259·
COBRE HIGHBayardHigh09-12257·
ALDO LEOPOLD CHARTERSilver CityHigh06-12201·
SNELL MIDDLEBayardMiddle06-08201·
JOSE BARRIOS ELEMENTARYSilver CityElementary01-06199·
BAYARD ELEMENTARYBayardElementaryPK-05156·
CENTRAL ELEMENTARYSanta ClaraElementaryPK-05133·
SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARYSilver CityElementaryKG-KG123·
HURLEY ELEMENTARYHurleyElementaryPK-05114·
CLIFF HIGHCliffHigh07-1295·
CLIFF ELEMENTARYCliffElementaryPK-0692·
SAN LORENZO ELEMENTARYSan LorenzoElementaryPK-0578·
SILVER SCHOLARS ACADEMYSilver CityElementaryPK-PK43·

Cities in Grant County

Silver City8 schoolsBayard3 schoolsCliff2 schoolsHurley1 schoolSan Lorenzo1 schoolSanta Clara1 school

About Grant County

Across the compact New Mexico county of Grant County of about 27,775 residents, the public-school footprint covers 16 schools and about 3,240 students.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $44,958 a year, roughly 31% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 12%. That income level is 22% below the New Mexico median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Grant County covers 10 elementary schools (1,609 students), 2 middle schools (460), and 4 high schools (1,171).

SILVER CITY is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,100 students across Grant County.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 20%: 4,035 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,240 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Grant 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 Grant County?
There are 16 public K-12 schools in Grant County, New Mexico, with a combined enrollment of about 3,240.
How many high schools are in Grant County?
Grant County, New Mexico has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 1,171 students.
How many middle schools are in Grant County?
Grant County, New Mexico has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 460 students.
How many elementary schools are in Grant County?
Grant County, New Mexico has 10 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,609 students.
What is the largest school district in Grant County?
SILVER CITY is the largest school district in Grant County, serving approximately 2,100 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Grant County?
Grant County has roughly 27,775 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Grant County?
Median household income in Grant County is $44,958, below the New Mexico average of $57,493. About 12.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Grant County?
Approximately 30.7% of adults 25 and older in Grant County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Grant County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 96.6% of students in Grant 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 Grant County schools?
Across Grant County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.6 to 1.

Grant County school rankings

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