| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magdalena Municipal Schools | Magdalena | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 285 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Belen Consolidated Schools | Bosque | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 3,602 | 10 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Socorro Consolidated Schools | Socorro | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 1,438 | 6 | PK–12 | 5 |
How Socorro County compares
Together they enroll 5,325 students across 19 schools. The largest is Belen Consolidated Schools with 3,602 students. Districts here average 5.7/10, above the New Mexico average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Socorro County, New Mexico
Socorro County has 3 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Socorro County is Magdalena Municipal Schools (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in New Mexico. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Socorro County, NM?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Socorro County, NM. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Socorro County, NM?
Of the districts serving Socorro County, Magdalena Municipal Schools has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 60th percentile among New Mexico school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New Mexico reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New Mexico and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New Mexico only, never across state lines.