Vaughn

The small town of Vaughn, New Mexico is home to two schools - Vaughn Elementary and Vaughn High. Both schools stand out in their own ways, with Vaughn Elementary ranking among the top 25% of elementary schools in the state and Vaughn High ranking in the top 25% of high schools.

Vaughn Elementary is a high-performing school, outperforming the state averages in both math and language arts proficiency. With a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a student-teacher ratio of just 6.2, the school provides a highly personalized learning environment. In contrast, Vaughn High has had more fluctuating performance, with its statewide ranking varying over the years, but it still manages to maintain a 4-star rating and a remarkably low student-teacher ratio of 3.5.

Both schools serve a community with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, over 90% at each school. This suggests the schools may face unique resource and support needs for their students. Despite these challenges, the small school sizes and personalized learning environments at Vaughn Elementary and Vaughn High appear to be contributing to their overall success and the progress of their students.