Fort Sumner

The Fort Sumner Municipal Schools district in New Mexico consists of three small schools: Fort Sumner Elementary, Fort Sumner Middle, and Fort Sumner High. The district serves a predominantly Hispanic student population, with all three schools having a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating significant economic challenges for the community.

Among the three schools, Fort Sumner Middle School stands out as the highest-ranked in the district, ranking 58th out of 239 New Mexico middle schools and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Fort Sumner High School has also performed well, ranking 54th out of 170 New Mexico high schools and receiving a 3-star rating. These consistent high rankings suggest that the district is providing a strong educational experience for its students, despite the economic challenges they face.

The small school sizes, ranging from 75 students at the high school to 116 students at the elementary school, may allow for more personalized attention and support for students. However, this could also present challenges in terms of resource allocation and extracurricular offerings. Overall, the Fort Sumner Municipal Schools district appears to be performing well, with its middle and high schools standing out as strong performers, but the high level of economic need among the student population remains a significant challenge that the district will need to address.