#80 of 156 high schools in New Mexico
#15510 of 16,910 nationally
About Newcomb High
Newcomb High is a public high located in Newcomb, in the Central school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 223 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 18.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 80th of 156 ranked high schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is students per teacher (56th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 223.
There are 3 schools in Newcomb; Newcomb High ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)3%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Newcomb High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 3%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Newcomb High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public high schools in New Mexico with a comparable Enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Newcomb High a good school?
Newcomb High has a Success Index (US) of 18.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #80 of 156 in New Mexico. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Newcomb High rank in New Mexico?
Newcomb High ranks #80 of 156 high schools in New Mexico and #15510 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Newcomb High?
Newcomb High had 223 students in 2025.
Is Newcomb High a elementary school or a high school?
Newcomb High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Newcomb High?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Newcomb High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.