Sierra County Schools & Education
Sierra County, New Mexico
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 79.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,909
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,957
School Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 33/100
State Score Position
#7
of 33 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Sierra County
Measured School Summary
Sierra County performs at an average level with a school score of 48/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,909 per pupil, Sierra County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 44% above the New Mexico average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 8.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Sierra 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
5 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
48/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #7 of 33 New Mexico counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
8.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,909
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
5
1 district 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
Sierra County has 5 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.
What Sierra 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
Sierra 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
#7
of 33 New Mexico counties with school score data. The county score is 15 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.
T OR C MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
1,287 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
T OR C MUNICIPAL 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 Sierra 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 Sierra 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 Consolidated Single-District Educational System
Sierra County operates five public schools within a single district, providing a unified educational experience for ,1287 students. The system is comprised of three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools
T or C Municipal Schools manages all five public campuses in the county, ensuring consistent standards for every student. There are currently no charter schools in the county, keeping the focus on traditional public education.
Town-Centered Schools with Small Classes
Schools in Sierra County average 257 students, creating a tight-knit atmosphere where teachers and students are well-acquainted. T or C Elementary is the largest campus with 389 students, while Arrey Elementary provides an intimate rural setting for 110 children.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Sierra County
Reported Enrollment
1,287
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Sierra County
T OR C MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
5 Public Schools in Sierra 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T OR C ELEMENTARY | Record | T OR C MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS | T OR C, 87901Town: Remote | PK–3 | Primary | 389 |
| HOT SPRINGS HIGH | Record | T OR C MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS | T OR C, 87901Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 361 |
| T OR C MIDDLE | Record | T OR C MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS | T OR C, 87901Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 283 |
| SIERRA ELEMENTARY | Record | T OR C MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS | T OR C, 87901Town: Remote | 4–5 | Primary | 144 |
| ARREY ELEMENTARY | Record | T OR C MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS | ARREY, 87930Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 110 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,909
State avg $7,957
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Schools in Sierra County, New Mexico — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Sierra County, New Mexico?
Sierra County operates five public schools within a single district, providing a unified educational experience for ,1287 students. The system is comprised of three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
What are the major school districts in Sierra County, New Mexico?
T or C Municipal Schools manages all five public campuses in the county, ensuring consistent standards for every student. There are currently no charter schools in the county, keeping the focus on traditional public education.
What is the school experience like in Sierra County?
Schools in Sierra County average 257 students, creating a tight-knit atmosphere where teachers and students are well-acquainted. T or C Elementary is the largest campus with 389 students, while Arrey Elementary provides an intimate rural setting for 110 children.
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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.