For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,313 students in Chaves County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Chaves County, NM are Lake Arthur High School, Early College High School and Goddard 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 11% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Chaves County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Chaves County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dexter High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Arthur High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Broadway
Lake Arthur, NM 88253
(575) 365-2000
Lake Arthur, NM 88253
(575) 365-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Early College High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
52 University Blvd (enmu R Cam
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7020
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7020
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Goddard High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 East Country Club
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-4800
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,104 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
University High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Martin Street
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2750
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2750
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Hagerman High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 North Cambridge Ave
Hagerman, NM 88232
(575) 752-3254
Hagerman, NM 88232
(575) 752-3254
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Dexter High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 North Lincoln
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Roswell High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 West Hobbs St
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3200
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,460 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Roswell Corrections
Alternative School
578 West Chickasaw Rd
Hagerman, NM 88232
(575) 625-3100
Hagerman, NM 88232
(575) 625-3100
Gr: 8-12
Chaves County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chaves County Jdc High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
400 N. Virginia
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8100
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
2301 South Virginia
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8197
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8197
Gr: K-6 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
701 North Garden Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8191
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8191
Gr: K-6 | 273 students Minority enrollment: 86%
101 West College Blv
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 627-2511
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 627-2511
Gr: 9-12
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 Lake Arthur High School, Early College High School and Goddard High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chaves County?
8 public high schools are located in Chaves County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chaves County?
Chaves County public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Chaves County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Chaves County include: Roswell High School vs. Goddard High School, Goddard High School vs. Roswell High School, Lake Arthur High School vs. Hagerman High School
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