Serving 168 students in grades 9-12, Texico High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 5% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Texico High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Texico High School's student population of 168 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
168 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Texico High School ranks within the top 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Texico High School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#245 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
40%
63%
Black
3%
2%
White
52%
19%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Texico High School's ranking?
Texico High School is ranked #245 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Texico High School often compared to?
Texico High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grady High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Texico High School?
The graduation rate of Texico High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Texico High School?
168 students attend Texico High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Texico High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Texico High School?
Texico High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Texico High School offer ?
Texico High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Texico High School part of?
Texico High School is part of Texico School District.
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