For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,272 students in Roosevelt County, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Roosevelt County, NM are Dora High School, Dora Elementary School and Elida Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roosevelt County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in Roosevelt County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Roosevelt County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dora High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 School St
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Grades: 7-12
| 96 students
Rank: #22.
Dora Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 School St
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Grades: PK-6
| 123 students
Rank: #33.
Elida Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 North Church
Elida, NM 88116
(575) 274-6211
Elida, NM 88116
(575) 274-6211
Grades: PK-6
| 95 students
Rank: #44.
Elida High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 North Church
Elida, NM 88116
(575) 274-6211
Elida, NM 88116
(575) 274-6211
Grades: 7-12
| 75 students
Rank: #55.
Floyd High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1564 Nm 267
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #66.
Floyd Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1564 Nm 267
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Grades: PK-4
| 95 students
Rank: #77.
Lindsey-steiner Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 North Ave M
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7060
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7060
Grades: 5-6
| 334 students
Rank: #88.
Floyd Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1564 Nm 267
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Grades: 5-8
| 80 students
Rank: #99.
Valencia Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1415 South Globe
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7090
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7090
Grades: 3-4
| 379 students
Rank: #1010.
Portales Jr High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 East 3rd St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7045
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7045
Grades: 7-8
| 435 students
Rank: #1111.
Portales High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 South Knoxville Ave
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7015
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7015
Grades: 9-12
| 828 students
Rank: n/an/a
520 West 5th St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7075
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7075
Grades: PK-K
| 333 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 West 18th St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 359-3675
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 359-3675
Grades: 1-2
| 350 students
Roosevelt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Broad Horizons Alt. High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1034 Community Way
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
1216 West Ivy
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Grades: 6
| n/a students
525 South Chicago
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Grades: 1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Roosevelt County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Roosevelt County, NM include Dora High School, Dora Elementary School and Elida Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Roosevelt County, NM?
13 public schools are located in Roosevelt County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Roosevelt County, NM?
Roosevelt County, NM public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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