Schools in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NM is a real, genuinely unusual case of one city served by two separate public school districts, split along the Gallinas River.
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Learn moreWest Las Vegas Public Schools
West Las Vegas Public Schools serves approximately 1,609 students across 10 schools west of the Gallinas River, including West Las Vegas High School, the city's oldest, founded in 1947.
Las Vegas City Public Schools
Las Vegas City Public Schools serves approximately 1,121 students across 5 schools east of the Gallinas River, extending into Mora County to include Watrous.
Confirm current, address-specific district assignment
Given this real, genuine dual-district structure, confirm current, address-specific school district assignment directly before relocating.
Key takeaways
- West Las Vegas Public Schools: ~1,609 students, 10 schools, serves west of the Gallinas River.
- Las Vegas City Public Schools: ~1,121 students, 5 schools, serves east of the Gallinas River into Mora County.
- Confirm current, address-specific district assignment directly before relocating.
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