Guadalupe County Schools & Education
Guadalupe County, New Mexico
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
5 listed schools in this county slice.
VAUGHN MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
46 students
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
2 School Districts in Guadalupe County
SANTA ROSA CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
VAUGHN MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
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 dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANTA ROSA ELEMENTARY | Record | SANTA ROSA CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS | SANTA ROSA, 88435Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 201 |
| SANTA ROSA HIGH | Record | SANTA ROSA CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS | SANTA ROSA, 88435Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 197 |
| SANTA ROSA MIDDLE | Record | SANTA ROSA CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS | SANTA ROSA, 88435Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 110 |
| RITA A. MARQUEZ ELEMENTARY | Record | SANTA ROSA CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS | ANTON CHICO, 87711Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 61 |
| ANTON CHICO MIDDLE | Record | SANTA ROSA CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS | ANTON CHICO, 87711Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 34 |
| VAUGHN ELEMENTARY | Record | VAUGHN MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS | VAUGHN, 88353Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 25 |
| VAUGHN HIGH | Record | VAUGHN MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS | VAUGHN, 88353Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 21 |
| GUADALUPE COUNTY CORRECTIONS | Record | NM CORRECTIONS | SANTA ROSA, 88435Town: Remote | 8–12 | Alternative | 1 |
SANTA ROSA ELEMENTARY
SANTA ROSA CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
SANTA ROSA, 88435 / Town: Remote
SANTA ROSA HIGH
SANTA ROSA CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
SANTA ROSA, 88435 / Town: Remote
SANTA ROSA MIDDLE
SANTA ROSA CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
SANTA ROSA, 88435 / Town: Remote
RITA A. MARQUEZ ELEMENTARY
SANTA ROSA CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
ANTON CHICO, 87711 / Rural: Remote
ANTON CHICO MIDDLE
SANTA ROSA CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
ANTON CHICO, 87711 / Rural: Remote
GUADALUPE COUNTY CORRECTIONS
NM CORRECTIONS
SANTA ROSA, 88435 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,823
State avg $7,957
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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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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.