For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,348 students in Chaves County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Chaves County, NM are Early College High School, Lake Arthur High School and Hagerman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chaves County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Chaves County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Chaves County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Early College High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Chaves County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early College High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
52 University Blvd (enmu R Cam
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7020
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7020
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Arthur High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Broadway
Lake Arthur, NM 88253
(575) 365-2000
Lake Arthur, NM 88253
(575) 365-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: #33.
Hagerman High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
406 North Cambridge Ave
Hagerman, NM 88232
(575) 752-3254
Hagerman, NM 88232
(575) 752-3254
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Rank: #44.
Goddard High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 East Country Club
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-4800
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,133 students
Rank: #55.
Dexter High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 North Lincoln
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Grades: 9-12
| 255 students
Rank: #66.
University High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 Martin Street
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2750
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2750
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: #77.
Roswell High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 West Hobbs St
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3200
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,439 students
Rank: n/an/a
Roswell Corrections
Alternative School
578 West Chickasaw Rd
Hagerman, NM 88232
(575) 625-3100
Hagerman, NM 88232
(575) 625-3100
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Chaves County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chaves County Jdc High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
400 N. Virginia
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8100
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
2301 South Virginia
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8197
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8197
Grades: K-6
| 190 students
701 North Garden Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8191
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8191
Grades: K-6
| 273 students
101 West College Blv
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 627-2511
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 627-2511
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chaves County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Chaves County, NM include Early College High School, Lake Arthur High School and Hagerman High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chaves County, NM?
8 public high schools are located in Chaves County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Chaves County, NM?
Chaves County, NM public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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