For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 140 students in Hidalgo County, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hidalgo County, NM are Animas 7-12 School and Dugan-tarango Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hidalgo County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Hidalgo County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hidalgo County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Animas 7-12 School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Panther Dr
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Gr: 7-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
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 Hidalgo County, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hidalgo County, NM include Animas 7-12 School and Dugan-tarango Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hidalgo County?
2 public middle schools are located in Hidalgo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hidalgo County?
Hidalgo County public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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