Best Public Schools in Corona, NM

Summary:

The city of Corona, New Mexico is home to two schools: Corona Elementary and Corona High. While both schools perform well, Corona Elementary stands out as an exceptional institution, ranking in the top 5% of elementary schools in New Mexico.

Corona Elementary boasts a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and its students significantly outperform the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments. With a small enrollment of just 41 students and a low student-teacher ratio of 5.8, the school provides individualized attention and support, contributing to its strong academic outcomes.

While Corona High also performs well, with a 4-star rating and solid test scores, its 76.7% four-year graduation rate suggests room for improvement. Both schools serve a student population with relatively high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating socioeconomic challenges. However, the schools' ability to achieve strong academic results despite these challenges is a testament to the quality of education and support provided to their students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT School Day English Language Arts (2024)	NM-ASR Science (2024)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2024)	NM-MSSA Mathematics (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT School Day English Language Arts 11th Grade	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Corona Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	531 Franklin St	Corona	88318	Lincoln County	Corona	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 849-1711	44	7	6.3	100.0%	28 (63.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (31.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.5%)	96.2	23^rd of 433 public elementary schools	94.7%		97.1	24^th of 435 public elementary schools	94.5%	1			61.0	70.0	$31,188
Corona High	Public	7-12	531 Franklin St	Corona	88318	Lincoln County	Corona	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 849-1911	36	6	5.5	91.7%	27 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	78.1	32^nd of 190 public high schools	83.2%		89.8	21^st of 170 public high schools	87.6%	11	50.0	71.0	45.0		$38,078

Cities Near Corona

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Vaughn	33.04 mi	2	22^nd
Mountainair	41.69 mi	3	52^nd
Estancia	44.48 mi	4	68^th
Carrizozo	44.65 mi	3	73^rd
Capitan	48.5 mi	3	14^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.