Texico High

Texico High is a regular public high school serving students in grades 9 through 12. Located on North Griffin Street in the rural setting of Texico, New Mexico, this small community school has an enrollment of just 179 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1 with eleven full-time equivalent teachers. The academic performance at Texico High is notable for its focus on student development rather than solely on test scores.

With a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10, the school ranks in the lower half among New Mexico high schools but still offers a supportive learning environment. In terms of proficiency rates, 51% of students are proficient or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 34% meet or exceed standards in math. Texico High is situated in a tight-knit rural community where personal connections and support networks play an important role in student success.

With an enrollment of 179 students, Texico High is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Texico High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.