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Cibola County Schools & Education

Cibola County, New Mexico

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

29/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

70.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

70.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 79.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,707

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,957

School Score

29/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 33/100

State Score Position

#17

of 33 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Cibola County

Measured School Summary

Cibola County faces educational challenges with a school score of 29/100 and a graduation rate of 70.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $7,707 per pupil, Cibola County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 12% below the New Mexico average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 9.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Cibola County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

14 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

29/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #17 of 33 New Mexico counties with school score data.

Completion

70.0%

9.0 pts below the state average

Funding context

$7,707

$250 below the state average

School coverage

14

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Cibola County has 14 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Cibola County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS carries most of the listed public-school system, with 12 of 14 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#17

of 33 New Mexico counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

3,211 students

Elementary 7Middle 2High 3Other 0

12 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 12 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Cibola County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Cibola County, New Mexico

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Unified County-Wide District

Cibola County supports 3,221 students across 14 public schools, including 7 elementary and 5 high schools. Education here is centralized, with a single district overseeing the entire county's academic infrastructure.

Graduation Rates Below State Average

The county graduation rate is 70.0%, falling short of the 79% state average and 87% national benchmark. Per-pupil expenditure is $7,707, which aligns closely with the state average of $7,957.

Grants-Cibola County Schools Lead Alone

Grants-Cibola County Schools manages 12 schools and nearly all of the county's 3,211 students. There are no charter schools in the county, maintaining a focus on traditional consolidated public education.

Equally Distributed Town and Rural Schools

The locale mix is perfectly balanced with 7 town and 7 rural schools, averaging 230 students per campus. Grants High School serves as the county's largest educational center with 843 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

14

in Cibola County

Reported Enrollment

3,221

14 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary7
Middle2
High5
Other0

1 School District in Cibola County

GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS

12 schools
3,211 students enrolled

14 Public Schools in Cibola County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 14 of 14 matching schools

GRANTS HIGH

GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS

GRANTS, 87020 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High843 students

MESA VIEW ELEMENTARY

GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS

GRANTS, 87020 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary475 students

MILAN ELEMENTARY

GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS

GRANTS, 87020 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary436 students

LOS ALAMITOS MIDDLE

GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS

GRANTS, 87020 / Town: Remote

Record7–8Middle418 students

MOUNT TAYLOR ELEMENTARY

GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS

GRANTS, 87020 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary413 students

CUBERO ELEMENTARY

GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS

GRANTS, 87020 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–6Primary199 students

LAGUNA-ACOMA HIGH

GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS

GRANTS, 87020 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High196 students

BLUEWATER ELEMENTARY

GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS

GRANTS, 87020 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary70 students

SAN RAFAEL ELEMENTARY

GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS

GRANTS, 87020 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary53 students

GCCS EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS

GRANTS, 87020 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High45 students

SEBOYETA ELEMENTARY

GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS

GRANTS, 87020 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–6Primary33 students

LAGUNA-ACOMA MIDDLE

GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS

GRANTS, 87020 / Rural: Remote

Record7–8Middle30 students

NORTHWESTERN NM CORRECTIONS

NM CORRECTIONS

GRANTS, 87020 / Rural: Fringe

Record8–12Alternative8 students

WESTERN NM CORRECTIONS

NM CORRECTIONS

GRANTS, 87020 / Town: Remote

Record8–12Alternative2 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,707

State avg $7,957

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which New Mexico counties have the highest graduation rates?
Los Alamos County (93.0%), De Baca County (90.0%), and Mora County (90.0%) currently lead New Mexico among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in New Mexico?
Across New Mexico counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,957. The highest current county values are Catron County ($13,747), Harding County ($13,463), and Guadalupe County ($10,823). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Cibola County?
Cibola County has a school score of 29/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Cibola County?
The high school graduation rate in Cibola County is 70.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Cibola County spend per student?
Cibola County spends $7,707 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Cibola County, New Mexico — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Cibola County, New Mexico?

Cibola County supports 3,221 students across 14 public schools, including 7 elementary and 5 high schools. Education here is centralized, with a single district overseeing the entire county's academic infrastructure.

How do schools in Cibola County perform academically?

The county graduation rate is 70.0%, falling short of the 79% state average and 87% national benchmark. Per-pupil expenditure is $7,707, which aligns closely with the state average of $7,957.

What are the major school districts in Cibola County, New Mexico?

Grants-Cibola County Schools manages 12 schools and nearly all of the county's 3,211 students. There are no charter schools in the county, maintaining a focus on traditional consolidated public education.

What is the school experience like in Cibola County?

The locale mix is perfectly balanced with 7 town and 7 rural schools, averaging 230 students per campus. Grants High School serves as the county's largest educational center with 843 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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