Can I use Grant County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Grant County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Grant County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Grant County?

Start with the 16 listed public schools and 3 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Grant County Schools & Education

Name: Grant County, New Mexico Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Grant County, New Mexico

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

School Score

33/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

83.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

83.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 79.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,337

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,957

School Score

33/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 33/100

State Score Position

#15

of 33 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Grant County

Measured School Summary

Grant County faces educational challenges with a school score of 33/100 and a graduation rate of 83.4%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $7,337 per pupil, Grant County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 0% below the New Mexico average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Grant 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

16 public schools and 3 districts 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

33/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #15 of 33 New Mexico counties with school score data.

Completion

83.4%

4.4 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,337

$620 below the state average

School coverage

3 districts 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

Grant County has 16 public schools across 3 districts, 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 Grant 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.

Review-carefully county

Grant County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.

State position

#15

of 33 New Mexico counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.

SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

2,273 students

Elementary 5Middle 1High 2Other 1

9 listed schools in this county slice.

COBRE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

1,023 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 1Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

ALDO LEOPOLD CHARTER

High school only in this slice

182 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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 Grant County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Grant County district systems?

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

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

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

Education Overview

About Schools in Grant 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.

Education Across the High Desert

Grant County operates 16 public schools that serve a total of 3,478 students across three districts. The landscape consists of 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools. This configuration provides a blend of town-based and rural learning environments for local families.

Focusing on Silver and Cobre Districts

Silver Consolidated Schools is the primary provider with 9 schools and 2,273 students. Cobre Consolidated Schools serves an additional 1,023 students across 6 campuses. The county also offers a charter option at Aldo Leopold Charter, which serves 182 students in a specialized setting.

Intimate Learning in Small Classrooms

Grant County offers an intimate feel with an average school size of only 217 students. Silver High is the largest campus with 638 students, while elementary schools like G.W. Stout remain small and community-focused. The mix of 11 town schools and 5 rural schools creates a unique geographic diversity.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Grant County

Reported Enrollment

3,478

16 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

6% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary9

Middle2

High4

Other1

3 School Districts in Grant County

SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

9 schools

2,273 students

COBRE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

6 schools

1,023 students

ALDO LEOPOLD CHARTER

1 school

182 students

16 Public Schools in Grant 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

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Public schools in Grant County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
SILVER HIGH	Record	SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS	SILVER CITY, 88061Town: Remote	9–12	High	638
LA PLATA MIDDLE	Record	SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS	SILVER CITY, 88061Town: Remote	7–8	Middle	344
HARRISON SCHMITT ELEMENTARY	Record	SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS	SILVER CITY, 88061Rural: Fringe	1–6	Primary	341
G.W.STOUT ELEMENTARY	Record	SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS	SILVER CITY, 88061Town: Remote	1–6	Primary	317
COBRE HIGH	Record	COBRE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS	BAYARD, 88023Town: Remote	9–12	High	276
SNELL MIDDLE	Record	COBRE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS	BAYARD, 88023Town: Remote	6–8	Middle	239
JOSE BARRIOS ELEMENTARY	Record	SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS	SILVER CITY, 88061Town: Remote	1–6	Primary	218
ALDO LEOPOLD CHARTER	Record	ALDO LEOPOLD CHARTER	SILVER CITY, 88061Town: Remote	6–12	Charter	182
BAYARD ELEMENTARY	Record	COBRE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS	BAYARD, 88023Town: Remote	PK–5	Primary	170
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY	Record	COBRE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS	SANTA CLARA, 88026Town: Remote	PK–5	Primary	149
SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY	Record	SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS	SILVER CITY, 88061Town: Remote	KG	Primary	134
HURLEY ELEMENTARY	Record	COBRE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS	HURLEY, 88043Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	121
CLIFF ELEMENTARY	Record	SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS	CLIFF, 88028Rural: Remote	PK–6	Primary	111
CLIFF HIGH	Record	SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS	CLIFF, 88028Rural: Remote	7–12	High	105
SAN LORENZO ELEMENTARY	Record	COBRE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS	SAN LORENZO, 88041Rural: Remote	PK–5	Primary	68
SILVER SCHOLARS ACADEMY	Record	SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS	SILVER CITY, 88061Town: Remote	PK	Other	65

SILVER HIGH

SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

SILVER CITY, 88061 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High638 students

LA PLATA MIDDLE

SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

SILVER CITY, 88061 / Town: Remote

Record7–8Middle344 students

HARRISON SCHMITT ELEMENTARY

SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

SILVER CITY, 88061 / Rural: Fringe

Record1–6Primary341 students

G.W.STOUT ELEMENTARY

SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

SILVER CITY, 88061 / Town: Remote

Record1–6Primary317 students

COBRE HIGH

COBRE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

BAYARD, 88023 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High276 students

SNELL MIDDLE

COBRE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

BAYARD, 88023 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle239 students

JOSE BARRIOS ELEMENTARY

SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

SILVER CITY, 88061 / Town: Remote

Record1–6Primary218 students

ALDO LEOPOLD CHARTER

SILVER CITY, 88061 / Town: Remote

Record6–12Charter182 students

BAYARD ELEMENTARY

COBRE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

BAYARD, 88023 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary170 students

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

COBRE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

SANTA CLARA, 88026 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary149 students

SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY

SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

SILVER CITY, 88061 / Town: Remote

RecordKGPrimary134 students

HURLEY ELEMENTARY

COBRE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

HURLEY, 88043 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary121 students

CLIFF ELEMENTARY

SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

CLIFF, 88028 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary111 students

CLIFF HIGH

SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

CLIFF, 88028 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High105 students

SAN LORENZO ELEMENTARY

COBRE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

SAN LORENZO, 88041 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary68 students

SILVER SCHOLARS ACADEMY

SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

SILVER CITY, 88061 / Town: Remote

RecordPKOther65 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,337

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 Grant County?

Grant County has a school score of 33/100, 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 Grant County?

The high school graduation rate in Grant County is 83.4%, 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 Grant County spend per student?

Grant County spends $7,337 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.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed 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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