#23 of 156 high schools in New Mexico
#8928 of 16,910 nationally
About Tatum High
Tatum High is a public high located in Tatum, in the Tatum school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 129 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 48.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 23rd of 156 ranked high schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is students per teacher (68th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 129.
There are 3 schools in Tatum; Tatum High ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.2
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 Tatum High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Tatum High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tatum High a good school?
Tatum High has a Success Index (US) of 48.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #23 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 Tatum High rank in New Mexico?
Tatum High ranks #23 of 156 high schools in New Mexico and #8928 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Tatum High?
Tatum High had 129 students in 2025.
Is Tatum High a elementary school or a high school?
Tatum High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Tatum High?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Tatum High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.