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

No. Use the San Miguel 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 San Miguel 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 San Miguel County?

Start with the 19 listed public schools and 3 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

San Miguel County Schools & Education

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

San Miguel County, New Mexico

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

School Score

21/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

79.3%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

79.3%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 79.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,799

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,957

School Score

21/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 33/100

State Score Position

#27

of 33 counties by score

Education Data Brief: San Miguel County

Measured School Summary

San Miguel County faces educational challenges with a school score of 21/100 and a graduation rate of 79.3%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,799 per pupil, San Miguel County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 36% below the New Mexico average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read San Miguel 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

19 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

21/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #27 of 33 New Mexico counties with school score data.

Completion

79.3%

0.3 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,799

$1,158 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

San Miguel County has 19 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 San Miguel 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

San Miguel 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

#27

of 33 New Mexico counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.

WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

1,555 students

Elementary 5Middle 3High 2Other 0

10 listed schools in this county slice.

LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

1,202 students

Elementary 3Middle 2High 1Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

PECOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

511 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 10 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 San Miguel County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different San Miguel 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 San Miguel 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 Three-District Educational Foundation

San Miguel County operates 19 public schools across three distinct districts, serving a total of 3,268 students. The infrastructure includes nine elementary, six middle, and four high schools that anchor the local community.

West Las Vegas Leads Local Districts

West Las Vegas Public Schools stands as the largest district, educating 1,555 students across 10 schools. Las Vegas City Public Schools follows closely with 1,202 students, while Pecos Independent Schools manages three schools in the region.

Small-Town Feel with Accessible Schools

Most students attend one of the 13 town-based schools, where the average enrollment is a manageable 182 students per campus. Robertson High is the county's largest institution with 402 students, providing a personalized learning environment compared to massive urban high schools.

School Overview

Total Schools

in San Miguel County

Reported Enrollment

3,268

19 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

5% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary9

Middle6

High4

Other0

3 School Districts in San Miguel County

WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

10 schools

1,555 students

LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

6 schools

1,202 students

PECOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

3 schools

511 students

19 Public Schools in San Miguel 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 San Miguel County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
ROBERTSON HIGH	Record	LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LAS VEGAS, 87701Town: Remote	9–12	High	402
WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL	Record	WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LAS VEGAS, 87701Town: Remote	9–12	High	399
LOS NINOS ELEMENTARY	Record	LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LAS VEGAS, 87701Town: Remote	PK–3	Primary	339
WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LAS VEGAS, 87701Town: Remote	6–8	Middle	296
SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARY	Record	LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LAS VEGAS, 87701Town: Remote	4–6	Middle	253
LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY	Record	WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LAS VEGAS, 87701Town: Remote	PK–1	Primary	230
PECOS ELEMENTARY	Record	PECOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS	PECOS, 87552Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	220
DON CECILIO MARTINEZ ELEMENTARY	Record	WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LAS VEGAS, 87701Town: Remote	2–3	Primary	190
PECOS HIGH	Record	PECOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS	PECOS, 87552Rural: Distant	9–12	High	183
MEMORIAL MIDDLE	Record	LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LAS VEGAS, 87701Town: Remote	7–8	Middle	168
UNION ELEMENTARY	Record	WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LAS VEGAS, 87701Town: Remote	5	Middle	111
TONY SERNA JR. ELEMENTARY	Record	WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LAS VEGAS, 87701Town: Remote	4	Primary	109
PECOS MIDDLE	Record	PECOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS	PECOS, 87552Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	108
VALLEY ELEMENTARY	Record	WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS	RIBERA, 87560Rural: Remote	PK–5	Primary	82
RIO GALLINAS SCHOOL	Record	WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LAS VEGAS, 87701Town: Remote	KG–8	Charter	80
MIKE SENA ELEMENTARY	Record	LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LAS VEGAS, 87701Rural: Distant	KG–5	Primary	40
WLV FAMILY PARTNERSHIP	Record	WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LAS VEGAS, 87701Town: Remote	7–12	Alternative	32
VALLEY MIDDLE	Record	WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS	RIBERA, 87560Rural: Remote	6–8	Middle	26
LVCS EARLY CHILDHOOD	Record	LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LAS VEGAS, 87701Town: Remote	KG	Primary	0

ROBERTSON HIGH

LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS VEGAS, 87701 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High402 students

WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL

WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS VEGAS, 87701 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High399 students

LOS NINOS ELEMENTARY

LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS VEGAS, 87701 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–3Primary339 students

WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOL

WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS VEGAS, 87701 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle296 students

SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARY

LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS VEGAS, 87701 / Town: Remote

Record4–6Middle253 students

LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY

WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS VEGAS, 87701 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–1Primary230 students

PECOS ELEMENTARY

PECOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

PECOS, 87552 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary220 students

DON CECILIO MARTINEZ ELEMENTARY

WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS VEGAS, 87701 / Town: Remote

Record2–3Primary190 students

PECOS HIGH

PECOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

PECOS, 87552 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High183 students

MEMORIAL MIDDLE

LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS VEGAS, 87701 / Town: Remote

Record7–8Middle168 students

UNION ELEMENTARY

WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS VEGAS, 87701 / Town: Remote

Record5Middle111 students

TONY SERNA JR. ELEMENTARY

WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS VEGAS, 87701 / Town: Remote

Record4Primary109 students

PECOS MIDDLE

PECOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

PECOS, 87552 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle108 students

VALLEY ELEMENTARY

WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RIBERA, 87560 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary82 students

RIO GALLINAS SCHOOL

WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS VEGAS, 87701 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–8Charter80 students

MIKE SENA ELEMENTARY

LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS VEGAS, 87701 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary40 students

WLV FAMILY PARTNERSHIP

WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS VEGAS, 87701 / Town: Remote

Record7–12Alternative32 students

VALLEY MIDDLE

WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RIBERA, 87560 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle26 students

LVCS EARLY CHILDHOOD

LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS VEGAS, 87701 / Town: Remote

RecordKGPrimary0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,799

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 San Miguel County?

San Miguel County has a school score of 21/100, 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 San Miguel County?

The high school graduation rate in San Miguel County is 79.3%, 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 San Miguel County spend per student?

San Miguel County spends $6,799 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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