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Guadalupe County Schools & Education

School Score

54/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

82.5%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

82.5%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 79.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,823

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,957

School Score

54/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 33/100

State Score Position

#4

of 33 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Guadalupe County

Measured School Summary

Guadalupe County has midrange measured school signals (score: 54/100) with a graduation rate of 82.5%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Guadalupe County spends $10,823 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 62% above the New Mexico average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 36% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Guadalupe 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

8 public schools and 2 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

54/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #4 of 33 New Mexico counties with school score data.

Completion

82.5%

3.5 pts above the state average

Funding context

$10,823

$2,866 above the state average

School coverage

8

2 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Guadalupe County has 8 public schools across 2 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.

Parent decision brief

What Guadalupe 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.

Small-system county

Guadalupe County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#4

of 33 New Mexico counties with school score data. The county score is 21 points above 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.

SANTA ROSA CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

603 students

Elementary 2Middle 2High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

VAUGHN MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

Elementary and high visible

46 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

SANTA ROSA CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Guadalupe County?

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

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 , 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 Close-Knit Rural Education System

Guadalupe County serves 650 students through a small but dedicated network of 8 public schools. The infrastructure is split evenly between two districts, offering a focused environment with 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. Enrollment is distributed across four rural and four town-based campuses.

Santa Rosa Leads Local Enrollment

Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools is the dominant district, managing 5 schools and 603 total students. Vaughn Municipal Schools serves the remainder of the county's students with a very small, focused staff. There are currently no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public school focus.

Small Schools with Big Impact

The average school size in Guadalupe County is remarkably small at just 81 students per campus. Santa Rosa Elementary is the largest school with 201 students, while many others, like Anton Chico Middle, serve fewer than 40. This small-scale environment ensures personalized attention for every learner.

School Overview

Total Schools

8

in Guadalupe County

Reported Enrollment

650

8 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary3
Middle2
High3
Other0

2 School Districts in Guadalupe County

SANTA ROSA CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

5 schools
603 students

VAUGHN MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

2 schools
46 students

8 Public Schools in Guadalupe 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 8 of 8 matching schools

SANTA ROSA ELEMENTARY

SANTA ROSA CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

SANTA ROSA, 88435 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary201 students

SANTA ROSA HIGH

SANTA ROSA CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

SANTA ROSA, 88435 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High197 students

SANTA ROSA MIDDLE

SANTA ROSA CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

SANTA ROSA, 88435 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle110 students

RITA A. MARQUEZ ELEMENTARY

SANTA ROSA CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

ANTON CHICO, 87711 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary61 students

ANTON CHICO MIDDLE

SANTA ROSA CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

ANTON CHICO, 87711 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle34 students

VAUGHN ELEMENTARY

VAUGHN MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

VAUGHN, 88353 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary25 students

VAUGHN HIGH

VAUGHN MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

VAUGHN, 88353 / Rural: Remote

Record6–12High21 students

GUADALUPE COUNTY CORRECTIONS

NM CORRECTIONS

SANTA ROSA, 88435 / Town: Remote

Record8–12Alternative1 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$10,823

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 Guadalupe County?
Guadalupe County has a school score of 54/100, which is a midrange 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 Guadalupe County?
The high school graduation rate in Guadalupe County is 82.5%, 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 Guadalupe County spend per student?
Guadalupe County spends $10,823 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 , New Mexico — FAQ

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

Guadalupe County serves 650 students through a small but dedicated network of 8 public schools. The infrastructure is split evenly between two districts, offering a focused environment with 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. Enrollment is distributed across four rural and four town-based campuses.

What are the major school districts in undefined, New Mexico?

Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools is the dominant district, managing 5 schools and 603 total students. Vaughn Municipal Schools serves the remainder of the county's students with a very small, focused staff. There are currently no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public school focus.

What is the school experience like in undefined?

The average school size in Guadalupe County is remarkably small at just 81 students per campus. Santa Rosa Elementary is the largest school with 201 students, while many others, like Anton Chico Middle, serve fewer than 40. This small-scale environment ensures personalized attention for every learner.

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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.