SILVER CITY

Located at 2810 N. Swan Street in Silver City, New Mexico, the Silver City public school district serves as a central educational hub for its surrounding remote town community. As a fully operational, traditional public school district, it manages nine individual school facilities that provide a complete academic pipeline from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district educates a total enrollment of 2,108 students—comprising 1,070 young men and 1,038 young women—reflecting a rich, diverse demographic that includes 1,447 Hispanic students, 566 White students, and smaller representations of multiracial, Native American, African American, and Asian students.

To foster student achievement and well-being, the district relies on a robust team of nearly 700 full-time equivalent staff members. The instructional model is anchored by approximately 314 full-time equivalent teachers and 45 instructional aides, complemented by more than 340 support staff members who oversee transportation, facilities, student services, and administration. This deep staffing structure enables a highly supportive learning environment tailored to the geographic and cultural context of Southwestern New Mexico. Families, students, and education researchers can learn more about the district's programs and community initiatives by visiting silverschools.org or contacting administrative offices directly at (575) 956-2000.