For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 113 students in Catron County, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in Catron County, NM are Reserve High School and Quemado High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Catron County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Catron County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Catron County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Quemado High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Hwy 60
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Catron County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
67 Glenwood School Rd.
Reserve, NM 87830
(505) 533-6241
Reserve, NM 87830
(505) 533-6241
Gr: K-3
P.o. Box 350
Reserve, NM 87839
(505) 533-6241
Reserve, NM 87839
(505) 533-6241
Gr: PK | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
test122 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1001 Eagle Road
Pie Town, NM 56412
(897) 456-3218
Pie Town, NM 56412
(897) 456-3218
Gr: PK-10 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Catron County, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Catron County, NM include Reserve High School and Quemado High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Catron County?
2 public middle schools are located in Catron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Catron County?
Catron County public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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