For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 6,391 students in Mckinley County, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mckinley County, NM are Twin Buttes Cyber Academy, Middle College High School Charter - Gallup and Ramah High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckinley County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Mckinley County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Mckinley County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thoreau High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mckinley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 North Sandy Springs Rd
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Gr: 7-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Middle College High School Charter - Gallup
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 Gurley Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 772-9945
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 772-9945
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Ramah High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
74 S Bloomfield Ave
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-3800
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-3800
Gr: 6-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Dzit Dit Lool School Of Empowerment Action And Perseverance
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Shepard Springs Boulevard And
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 777-2053
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 777-2053
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #55.
Six Directions Indigenous School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2055 Nm 602
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-1900
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-1900
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #66.
Hozho Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 Park Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-4463
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-4463
Gr: PK-11 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Gallup Central Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 Marguerite St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gr: 6-12 | 1,244 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Navajo Pine High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 West Walnut Ave
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-3600
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #99.
Crownpoint High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Eagle Dr
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1600
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students
Rank: #1010.
Miyamura High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
680 South Boardman
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1900
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,237 student Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Tohatchi High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Cougar Lane N 491
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students
Rank: #1212.
Gallup High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Rico St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2500
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 796 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Thoreau High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4500
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 389 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Zuni High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
71 Rte 301 North
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
Education Dev Center
Special Education School
1000 East Aztec Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gr: PK-12 | 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
1737 Shush Drive
Fort Wingate, NM 87316
(505) 488-6400
Fort Wingate, NM 87316
(505) 488-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mckinley County, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mckinley County, NM include Twin Buttes Cyber Academy, Middle College High School Charter - Gallup and Ramah High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mckinley County?
17 public high schools are located in Mckinley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckinley County?
Mckinley County public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Mckinley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mckinley County include: Gallup High School vs. Miyamura High School
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