For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 35 students in Maxwell, NM.
Maxwell, NM public high school have an average reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public high schools of 35%).
Maxwell, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Maxwell High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Maxwell, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maxwell High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4th St And Parque
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Maxwell, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Maxwell, NM include Maxwell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Maxwell?
1 public high schools are located in Maxwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Maxwell?
Maxwell public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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