For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 113 students in Catron County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Catron County, NM are Quemado High School and Reserve High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Catron County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Catron County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Mexico public high schools.
Catron County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Quemado High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Catron County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quemado High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Hwy 60
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Grades: 7-12
| 74 students
Rank: #22.
Reserve High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Mountaineer Rd.
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Catron County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
67 Glenwood School Rd.
Reserve, NM 87830
(505) 533-6241
Reserve, NM 87830
(505) 533-6241
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
P.o. Box 350
Reserve, NM 87839
(505) 533-6241
Reserve, NM 87839
(505) 533-6241
Grades: PK
| 4 students
test122 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1001 Eagle Road
Pie Town, NM 56412
(897) 456-3218
Pie Town, NM 56412
(897) 456-3218
Grades: PK-10
| 419 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Catron County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Catron County, NM include Quemado High School and Reserve High School.
How many public high schools are located in Catron County?
2 public high schools are located in Catron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Catron County?
Catron County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% 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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