Total enrollment
3,156
-159 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in San Miguel County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
18
-1 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How San Miguel County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In New Mexico | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,156 | #18 of 26 | #1,787 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 18 | #15 of 26 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.5:1 | #16 of 25 | #1,141 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 95.9% | #13 of 26 | #186 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 15.7% | #26 of 26 | #2,313 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
San Miguel County school rankings
Residents
26,850
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
19
3 districts
Enrollment
3,156
students · 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
School enrollment
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%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- LOS NINOS ELEMENTARY· 46.9%
- SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARY· 40.5%
- WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOL· 38.8%
- PECOS MIDDLE· 33.3%
- MEMORIAL MIDDLE· 31.6%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- DON CECILIO MARTINEZ ELEMENTARY· 23.5%
- RIO GALLINAS SCHOOL· 26.0%
- TONY SERNA JR. ELEMENTARY· 29.6%
- PECOS ELEMENTARY· 30.1%
- UNION ELEMENTARY· 31.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL | Las Vegas | High | 09-12 | 442 | · |
| WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOL | Las Vegas | Middle | 06-08 | 345 | · |
| ROBERTSON HIGH | Las Vegas | High | 09-12 | 331 | · |
| LOS NINOS ELEMENTARY | Las Vegas | Elementary | PK-03 | 314 | · |
| SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARY | Las Vegas | Middle | 04-06 | 251 | · |
| LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY | Las Vegas | Elementary | PK-01 | 229 | · |
| PECOS ELEMENTARY | Pecos | Elementary | PK-05 | 194 | · |
| DON CECILIO MARTINEZ ELEMENTARY | Las Vegas | Elementary | 02-03 | 189 | · |
| MEMORIAL MIDDLE | Las Vegas | Middle | 07-08 | 167 | · |
| PECOS HIGH | Pecos | High | 09-12 | 130 | · |
| TONY SERNA JR. ELEMENTARY | Las Vegas | Elementary | 04-04 | 115 | · |
| PECOS MIDDLE | Pecos | Middle | 06-08 | 110 | · |
| UNION ELEMENTARY | Las Vegas | Middle | 05-05 | 90 | · |
| RIO GALLINAS SCHOOL | Las Vegas | Elementary | KG-08 | 80 | · |
| MIKE SENA ELEMENTARY | Sapello | Elementary | KG-05 | 58 | · |
| VALLEY ELEMENTARY | Ribera | Elementary | PK-05 | 56 | · |
| WLV FAMILY PARTNERSHIP | Las Vegas | High | 07-12 | 30 | · |
| VALLEY MIDDLE | Ribera | Middle | 06-08 | 25 | · |
| LVCS EARLY CHILDHOOD | Las Vegas | Elementary | KG-KG | 0 | · |
Cities in San Miguel County
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 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,156 students, shrank 5% from the 3,315 reported in SY 2020-21. 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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data