For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 257 students in Bayard, NM.
The top-ranked public high school in Bayard, NM is Cobre High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bayard, NM public high school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Bayard have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Bayard, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cobre High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bayard, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cobre High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Tom Foy Blvd
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4020
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4020
Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bayard, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bayard, NM include Cobre High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bayard?
1 public high schools are located in Bayard.
What is the racial composition of students in Bayard?
Bayard public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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