Enrollment
129
High
DISTRICT 103 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TATUM·NCES 350255000586
TATUM HIGH
307 WEST 3RD STREET, TATUM, NM 88267 · (575) 398-4455 · Lea County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL129 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
9.2:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.8:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
56 students
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 34 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 29 | 22% |
| Grade 11 | 30 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 36 | 28% |
Student demographics
56%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 55% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within TATUM. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like TATUM HIGH
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| TATUM HIGH this school | 129 | 43.4% | N/A |
| ALDO LEOPOLD CHARTER SILVER CITY | 201 | 47.3% | 58.0% |
| DORA HIGH DORA | 94 | 45.7% | 62.8% |
| MOSQUERO HIGH MOSQUERO | 51 | 51.0% | N/A |
| FORT SUMNER HIGH FORT SUMNER | 89 | 57.3% | N/A |
| CAPITAN HIGH CAPITAN | 134 | 28.4% | N/A |
Matched among New Mexico high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where TATUM HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Lea County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 129 | #143 of 212 | #7 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 43.4% | #127 of 147 | #7 of 7 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
129
+15 (+13%) vs 2020
+22% since 1990-91, when it was 106
Student : Teacher
9.2:1
was 14.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 129 | 14.1 | 9.2:1 | 43% (56) |
| 2023-24 | 111 | 8.6 | 12.9:1 | 50% (55) |
| 2022-23 | 116 | 8.2 | 14.1:1 | 42% (49) |
| 2020-21 | 114 | 8 | 14.3:1 | 45% (51) |
| 2017-18 | 100 | 8.9 | 11.3:1 | 40% (40) |
| 2015-16 | 97 | 9 | 10.8:1 | 43% (42) |
| 2010-11 | 112 | 8 | 14.0:1 | 51% (57) |
| 2000-01 | 121 | 9 | 13.4:1 | 98% (118) |
| 1990-91 | 106 | 9 | 11.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for TATUM HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students up 29% (100 to 129); teachers up 58% (8.9 to 14.1).
About TATUM HIGH
TATUM HIGH is a high school with a street address in TATUM, New Mexico. The school reports 129 students in grades 9 through 12. The typical figure for high schools in New Mexico is about 450 students.
TATUM counts 3 schools and 310 students, including TATUM HIGH.
The most common group at TATUM HIGH is White students, at 49%. The school is also 44% Hispanic and 6% multiracial. TATUM HIGH's diversity index is 56%, against a US figure of 70%.
TATUM HIGH operates with 14.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 9.2:1. On average, high schools in New Mexico have 22.9:1, compared with 9.2:1 here. TATUM HIGH reports 43% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. That is lower than the 73% average for public schools in Lea County.
Census estimates describe Lea County this way: the median household income is $68,015, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 16%, and about 15% of people live in poverty. Besides TATUM HIGH, Lea County has 37 other public schools.
The closest other public school is TATUM JR HIGH, less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles are 2 other public schools.
Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Remote.
Over 4 years, TATUM HIGH's enrollment climbed 13%, to 129. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio fell from 14.3:1 to 9.2:1.
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Lea County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
73,733
Census ACS
Median income
$68,015
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
38
15,126 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in TATUM
- TATUM ELEMENTARYElementary · 128 students
- TATUM JR HIGHMiddle · 53 students
Other schools in TATUM
- TATUM ELEMENTARYElementary · 128 students
- TATUM JR HIGHMiddle · 53 students
Other Tatum High schools
One other US public school is named Tatum High. TATUM HIGH is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Tatum High SchoolTATUM, TX · 437 students
Nearby schools
- TATUM JR HIGH0.0 mi · 53
- TATUM ELEMENTARY0.1 mi · 128
- LEA ELEMENTARY20.4 mi · 231
- NEW HOPE ALTERNATIVE HIGH20.8 mi · 104
- JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY20.9 mi · 228
- YARBRO ELEMENTARY20.9 mi · 474
Frequently asked questions
About TATUM HIGHWhat is the total enrollment at TATUM HIGH?
TATUM HIGH enrolls approximately 129 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does TATUM HIGH serve?
TATUM HIGH serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at TATUM HIGH?
Approximately 9.2:1 students per teacher at TATUM HIGH.
How diverse is TATUM HIGH?
TATUM HIGH reports a student body of 49% White, 44% Hispanic, 1% Black, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees TATUM HIGH?
TATUM HIGH is overseen by TATUM in Lea County.
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