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Hidalgo County

New Mexico · Public K-12

7 public schools serving approximately 571 students, in a county of 4,041 residents.

Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
571
NCES CCD
Median income
$48,882
Below New Mexico avg
Free/reduced lunch
42.6%
Below New Mexico avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
3
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
LORDSBURG MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
425 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
26%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
1%
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

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
R.V.TRAYLOR ELEMENTARYLordsburgElementaryPK-04155·
LORDSBURG HIGHLordsburgHigh09-12134·
CENTRAL ELEMENTARYLordsburgMiddle05-0676·
ANIMAS 7-12 SCHOOLAnimasHigh07-1270·
DUGAN-TARANGO MIDDLELordsburgMiddle07-0860·
ANIMAS ELEMENTARYAnimasElementaryPK-0453·
ANIMAS MIDDLEAnimasMiddle05-0623·

Frequently asked

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 571.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Hidalgo County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Hidalgo County?
LORDSBURG MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Hidalgo County, serving approximately 425 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 42.6% of students in Hidalgo County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the New Mexico county average of 77.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hidalgo County schools?
Across Hidalgo County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Hidalgo County?
Hidalgo County residents are approximately 56% White, 57% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 33% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Hidalgo County is owner-occupied?
Hidalgo County has about 2,232 housing units, of which roughly 80.8% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data