New Mexico Statistics
The Numbers Tell A Story
29
out of every 100 youth that begins school in New Mexico do not finish
49
New Mexico ranks 49th out of 50 states in education
50
New Mexico ranks 50th out of 50 states in public safety
71%
the New Mexico graduation rate is 71%
2x
you are twice as likely to be a victim of a violent crime in New Mexico compared to the rest of the United States
27%
of children in New Mexico are living in poverty
$93,000
average cost of a 4-year degree before financial aid for a New Mexican resident
$200,000
approximate cost of keeping a juvenile incarcerate for one year
Source: US News & World Report and New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions