For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 819 students in Silver City, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in Silver City, NM are Aldo Leopold Charter and Silver High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Silver City, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Silver City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Silver City, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Silver 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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Silver City, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aldo Leopold Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 W 10th St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Gr: 6-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Silver High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2158
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2158
Gr: 9-12 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Silver City, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Silver City, NM include Aldo Leopold Charter and Silver High School.
How many public high schools are located in Silver City?
2 public high schools are located in Silver City.
What is the racial composition of students in Silver City?
Silver City public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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