Best Tierra Amarilla Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 134 students in Tierra Amarilla, NM.
The top-ranked public high school in Tierra Amarilla, NM is Escalante Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tierra Amarilla, NM public high school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Tierra Amarilla have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Tierra Amarilla, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 15%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Escalante Middle/high School, with 11-19% 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 Tierra Amarilla, NM (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Escalante Middle/high School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Stateroute 531 1158
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Gr: 7-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Tierra Amarilla, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Tierra Amarilla, NM include Escalante Middle/high School.
How many public high schools are located in Tierra Amarilla?
1 public high schools are located in Tierra Amarilla.
What is the racial composition of students in Tierra Amarilla?
Tierra Amarilla 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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