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San Miguel County

New Mexico · Public K-12

San Miguel County's 19 public schools sit inside New Mexico and collectively enroll about 3,156 K-12 students across 9 elementary, 6 middle, and 4 high.

7-year change in San Miguel County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,156
-550 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
18
-1 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
6%
was 9%
% Hispanic
92%
was 90%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
19
3 districts
Enrollment
3,156
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,431
Below New Mexico avg
Free/reduced lunch
95.9%
Above New Mexico avg
Elementary
9
1,235 students
Middle
6
988 students
High
4
933 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
WEST LAS VEGAS
1,601 students · 3 districts in San Miguel County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of San Miguel 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
41%
Hispanic
75%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
39%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
6%
Hispanic
92%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
26.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.8%
civilian labor
Median age
47
16.9% under 18

Test scores in San Miguel County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. New Mexico state average: 44.1%.

See all 10 schools in San Miguel County ranked by score →

All schools (19)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOLLas VegasHigh09-12442·
WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOLLas VegasMiddle06-08345·
ROBERTSON HIGHLas VegasHigh09-12331·
LOS NINOS ELEMENTARYLas VegasElementaryPK-03314·
SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARYLas VegasMiddle04-06251·
LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARYLas VegasElementaryPK-01229·
PECOS ELEMENTARYPecosElementaryPK-05194·
DON CECILIO MARTINEZ ELEMENTARYLas VegasElementary02-03189·
MEMORIAL MIDDLELas VegasMiddle07-08167·
PECOS HIGHPecosHigh09-12130·
TONY SERNA JR. ELEMENTARYLas VegasElementary04-04115·
PECOS MIDDLEPecosMiddle06-08110·
UNION ELEMENTARYLas VegasMiddle05-0590·
RIO GALLINAS SCHOOLLas VegasElementaryKG-0880·
MIKE SENA ELEMENTARYSapelloElementaryKG-0558·
VALLEY ELEMENTARYRiberaElementaryPK-0556·
WLV FAMILY PARTNERSHIPLas VegasHigh07-1230·
VALLEY MIDDLERiberaMiddle06-0825·
LVCS EARLY CHILDHOODLas VegasElementaryKG-KG0·

Cities in San Miguel County

Las Vegas13 schoolsPecos3 schoolsRibera2 schoolsSapello1 school

About San Miguel County

In New Mexico, San Miguel County is a low-population county of about 26,850 residents. 19 public schools across the county enrolls about 3,156 students between them.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $49,431, about 27% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 18%. That income level is 14% lower than the New Mexico median.

Looking at the level breakdown, San Miguel County is built around 9 elementary schools (1,235 students), 6 middle schools (988), and 4 high schools (933).

The largest single district in San Miguel County is WEST LAS VEGAS, which alone enrolls about 1,601 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,156 students, shrank 15% from the 3,706 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, San Miguel County shed 1 school, going from 19 to 18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for San Miguel County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve San Miguel County?
There are 19 public K-12 schools in San Miguel County, New Mexico, with a combined enrollment of about 3,156.
How many high schools are in San Miguel County?
San Miguel County, New Mexico has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 933 students.
How many middle schools are in San Miguel County?
San Miguel County, New Mexico has 6 public middle schools, serving approximately 988 students.
How many elementary schools are in San Miguel County?
San Miguel County, New Mexico has 9 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,235 students.
What is the largest school district in San Miguel County?
WEST LAS VEGAS is the largest school district in San Miguel County, serving approximately 1,601 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of San Miguel County?
San Miguel County, New Mexico has a population of approximately 26,850, with a median age of 47. About 16.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in San Miguel County?
Median household income in San Miguel County is $49,431, below the New Mexico average of $57,493. About 17.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of San Miguel County?
Approximately 26.5% of adults 25 and older in San Miguel County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in San Miguel County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 95.9% of students in San Miguel 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 San Miguel County schools?
Across San Miguel County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.2 to 1.

San Miguel County school rankings

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