For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,597 students in Deming, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in Deming, NM are Mimbres Valley High School, Early College High School and Deming Cesar Chavez. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deming, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Deming have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Deming, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 Deming, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mimbres Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 South Iron St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Early College High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
720 W Buckeye St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1643
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1643
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Deming Cesar Chavez
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 East 1st St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-8404
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-8404
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Deming High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S. Iron St.
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2678
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2678
Gr: 9-12 | 1,174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Deming, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Deming, NM include Mimbres Valley High School, Early College High School and Deming Cesar Chavez.
How many public high schools are located in Deming?
4 public high schools are located in Deming.
What is the racial composition of students in Deming?
Deming public high schools minority enrollment is 89% 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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