Best Public Schools in Fort Sumner, NM

The city of Fort Sumner, New Mexico is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Fort Sumner Elementary, Fort Sumner High, and Fort Sumner Middle. These schools, part of the Fort Sumner school district, have demonstrated strong academic performance, with several standout schools that consistently rank among the top in the state.

Fort Sumner Elementary is a standout, consistently ranking in the top 50-60 elementary schools in New Mexico over the past 3 years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 69.23% of students proficient or better compared to the state's 44.19%. It is particularly strong in 4th grade ELA, with 75% of students proficient or better, and in 5th grade science, with 58.33% proficient or better.

Fort Sumner High is also a high-performing school, ranking in the top 30-40 high schools in New Mexico over the past 3 years and earning a 4-star rating. The school outperforms the state average in 11th grade science proficiency, with 64.29% of students proficient or better, and in 11th grade SAT ELA proficiency, with 50% proficient or better. Additionally, Fort Sumner High maintains a respectable 78% four-year graduation rate.