Best Public Schools in Hurley, NM

Summary:

The city of Hurley, New Mexico has one standout public elementary school, Hurley Elementary, which serves grades PK-5. This school has consistently outperformed the Cobre school district and the state of New Mexico in academic achievement, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Hurley Elementary has seen a dramatic improvement in its statewide ranking, jumping from 246th out of 435 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 32nd out of 345 in 2024-2025, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This impressive performance is likely due to the school's low student-teacher ratio of 10.8 to 1, which allows for more individualized attention and support for students. Additionally, Hurley Elementary serves a high-need population, with a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, demonstrating the school's ability to uplift and support its students despite socioeconomic challenges.

Overall, Hurley Elementary stands out as a shining example of academic excellence in the Hurley, New Mexico area, consistently outperforming the district and state in key metrics. The school's commitment to providing a high-quality education, coupled with its supportive environment, has resulted in exceptional outcomes for its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NM-ASR Science (2025)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2025)			NM-MSSA Mathematics (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM-ASR Science 5th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics 5th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Hurley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Carasco Ave	Hurley	88043	Grant County	Cobre	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 537-4011	114	13	8.9	100.0%	6 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	108 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	87.1	32^nd of 345 public elementary schools	90.7%		82.4	60^th of 413 public elementary schools	85.5%	28	61.1	62.5	61.1	71.7	56.3	44.4	47.8	$14,663

Cities Near Hurley

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Bayard	3.58 mi	3	38^th
Santa Clara	5.3 mi	1
Silver City	9.42 mi	8	28^th
San Lorenzo	13.43 mi	1
Cliff	33.33 mi	2	15^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.