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GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
31
Schools
11,709
Students
$17,740
Per-Pupil Spend
+24% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
77.2%
Graduation Rate
-9.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 11,709 students across 31 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 5 middle, 9 high schools. Its graduation rate of 77.2% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,740 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 32/100.

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All Schools (31)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CHIEF MANUELITO MIDDLE06–08609
GALLUP MIDDLE06–08400
JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE06–08630
NAVAJO MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08188
THOREAU MIDDLE06–08284
High Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CROWNPOINT HIGH09–12396
GALLUP CENTRAL ALTERNATIVE06–12109
GALLUP HIGH09–12961
MIYAMURA HIGH SCHOOL09–121,393
NAVAJO PINE HIGH09–12255
RAMAH HIGH06–12287
THOREAU HIGH09–12475
TOHATCHI HIGH09–12360
TSE YI GAI HIGH06–1253
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
EDUCATION DEV CENTERPK–1216
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,740+24% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
State
50.8%
Local (property tax)
3.9%
Federal
45.3%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (4%), with notable federal support (45%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
31
Schools
11,709
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate77.2%
Opportunity Score32/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,740 per pupil — 24% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 31 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 77.2%, graduation is 9.3 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 32/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
45% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS?
GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS has 31 public schools, serving a total of 11,709 students.
What is the graduation rate for GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 77.2%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS spend per student?
GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS spends $17,740 per pupil — 24% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS?
100% of students in GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS?
No, GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS serve?
GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS is 32/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.