For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 124 students in Lordsburg, NM.
The top-ranked public middle school in Lordsburg, NM is Dugan-tarango Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lordsburg, NM public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Lordsburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lordsburg, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dugan-tarango Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1352 Hardin St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9806
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9806
Gr: 5-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lordsburg, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lordsburg, NM include Dugan-tarango Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lordsburg?
1 public middle schools are located in Lordsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Lordsburg?
Lordsburg public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.