Schools in Silver City, New Mexico (2025)
9 schools · 2,100 students · 9 public · median Enrollment 199.
Silver City, in New Mexico, has 9 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,100 students. By level there are 5 elementary, 2 high, 1 middle, 1 other; by sector 9 public.
The median Enrollment across Silver City's schools is 199, below the New Mexico median of 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
8 of the 9 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Jose Barrios Elementary (34.3, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Cliff Elementary (33.4, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Harrison Schmitt Elementary (23.9, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Silver High (618 students), Harrison Schmitt Elementary (337 students), G.w.stout Elementary (334 students).
Ranked schools in Silver City
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Mexico.
- 134Jose Barrios ElementarySilver City · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 199 students
- 233Cliff ElementaryCliff · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 92 students
- 324Harrison Schmitt ElementarySilver City · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 337 students
- 423La Plata MiddleSilver City · Public Middle24% Math proficiency · 259 students
- 523Sixth Street ElementarySilver City · Public Elementary100% Free/reduced-price lunch · 123 students
- 615G.w.stout ElementarySilver City · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 334 students
- 713Cliff HighCliff · Public High2.5% Math proficiency · 95 students
- 89Silver HighSilver City · Public High7% Math proficiency · 618 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Barrios Elementary Silver City · Elementary · Grades 1–6 | Public | 34.3 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 199 |
| 2 | Cliff Elementary Cliff · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 33.4 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 92 |
| 3 | Harrison Schmitt Elementary Silver City · Elementary · Grades 1–6 | Public | 23.9 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 337 |
| 4 | La Plata Middle Silver City · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 23.0 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 259 |
| 5 | Sixth Street Elementary Silver City · Elementary · Grades K–K | Public | 22.6 Lower 50% | 100% Free/reduced-price lunch | 123 |
| 6 | G.w.stout Elementary Silver City · Elementary · Grades 1–6 | Public | 14.9 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 334 |
| 7 | Cliff High Cliff · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 12.7 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 95 |
| 8 | Silver High Silver City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 9.2 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 618 |
Other schools in Silver City
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Silver City?
Jose Barrios Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Silver City with a Success Index (US) of 34.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Silver City?
Silver City has 9 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 other) educating 2,100 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Silver City?
The median Enrollment across schools in Silver City is 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.