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4 schools in LORDSBURG

New Mexico · 478 students · 1 city

For a New Mexico district, LORDSBURG runs a compact public-school system: 4 schools and roughly 478 students (1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in LORDSBURG

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
403
-41 (-9%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Inside LORDSBURG

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 431 to 403 students (down 6%) and from 29 to 36 full-time teachers (up 24%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
R.V.TRAYLOR ELEMENTARYLordsburgElementaryPK-04158
DUGAN-TARANGO MIDDLELordsburgMiddle05-08124
LORDSBURG HIGHLordsburgHigh09-12121
CENTRAL ELEMENTARYLordsburgMiddle05-0675

About LORDSBURG

LORDSBURG is a thinly populated public-school district in New Mexico. The district operates 4 schools and hosts approximately 478 students.

In terms of grade levels, LORDSBURG is built around 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, LORDSBURG runs about 120 students per school, 65% below the state mean of roughly 343.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in LORDSBURG has shrank 9% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 444 students to 403. The school count fell from 4 to 3 across the same 4-year window.

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Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in LORDSBURG?
LORDSBURG operates 4 public K-12 schools in New Mexico, serving approximately 478 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in LORDSBURG?
LORDSBURG includes 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in LORDSBURG?
R.V.TRAYLOR ELEMENTARY is the largest public school in LORDSBURG by enrollment, with approximately 158 students.
What grade levels does LORDSBURG serve?
LORDSBURG serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.