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Hidalgo County

New Mexico · Public K-12

Public-school families in Hidalgo County pick from 7 schools serving the county's roughly 643 K-12 students, with a mix of 2 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Hidalgo County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
568
-107 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
-1 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
24%
was 27%
% Hispanic
72%
was 71%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
643
NCES CCD
Median income
$48,882
Below New Mexico avg
Free/reduced lunch
96.4%
Above New Mexico avg
Elementary
2
206 students
Middle
3
226 students
High
2
211 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
LORDSBURG
478 students · 2 districts in Hidalgo County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Hidalgo 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
56%
Hispanic
57%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
33%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
23%
Hispanic
73%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
21.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.5%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.3% under 18

Test scores in Hidalgo County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. New Mexico state average: 44.1%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. DUGAN-TARANGO MIDDLE· 44.7%
  2. R.V.TRAYLOR ELEMENTARY· 41.3%

See all 2 schools in Hidalgo County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
R.V.TRAYLOR ELEMENTARYLordsburgElementaryPK-04158·
DUGAN-TARANGO MIDDLELordsburgMiddle05-08124·
LORDSBURG HIGHLordsburgHigh09-12121·
ANIMAS 7-12 SCHOOLAnimasHigh07-1290·
CENTRAL ELEMENTARYLordsburgMiddle05-0675·
ANIMAS ELEMENTARYAnimasElementaryPK-0448·
ANIMAS MIDDLEAnimasMiddle05-0627·

Cities in Hidalgo County

Lordsburg4 schoolsAnimas3 schools

About Hidalgo County

Hidalgo County is a compact county of about 4,041 residents in New Mexico. Its public-school system educates approximately 643 students across 7 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $48,882, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 22%. That income level is 15% noticeably below the New Mexico median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Hidalgo County covers 2 elementary schools (206 students), 3 middle schools (226), and 2 high schools (211).

LORDSBURG is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 478 students across Hidalgo County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Hidalgo County has decreased 16% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 675 students to 568. The school count fell from 7 to 6 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 27% to 24% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, with a combined enrollment of about 643.
How many high schools are in Hidalgo County?
Hidalgo County, New Mexico has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 211 students.
How many middle schools are in Hidalgo County?
Hidalgo County, New Mexico has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 226 students.
How many elementary schools are in Hidalgo County?
Hidalgo County, New Mexico has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 206 students.
What is the largest school district in Hidalgo County?
LORDSBURG is the largest school district in Hidalgo County, serving approximately 478 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Hidalgo County?
Hidalgo County, New Mexico has a population of approximately 4,041, with a median age of 43. About 21.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Hidalgo County?
Median household income in Hidalgo County is $48,882, below the New Mexico average of $57,493. About 21.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Hidalgo County?
Approximately 18.3% of adults 25 and older in Hidalgo County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Hidalgo County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 96.4% of students in Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County schools?
Across Hidalgo County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.6 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data