For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 585 students in Colfax County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Colfax County, NM are Raton High School, Moreno Valley High School and Cimarron High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Colfax County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Colfax County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cimarron High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 Colfax County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Raton High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1535 Tiger Circle
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Grades: 7-12
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Moreno Valley High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
56 Camino Grande
Angel Fire, NM 87710
(575) 377-3100
Angel Fire, NM 87710
(575) 377-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cimarron High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
165 North Collison Ave
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Maxwell High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4th St And Parque
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: #55.
Springer High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 8th St
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3432
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3432
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Rank: n/an/a
Springer Correctional Facility
Alternative School
201 Hwy 468
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3100
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3100
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Colfax County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 North 2nd
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Grades: 2-3
| 132 students
P.o. Box 308
Springer, NM 87747
(505) 483-2482
Springer, NM 87747
(505) 483-2482
Grades: PK
| 6 students
800 South 3rd
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Grades: 4-5
| 156 students
1351 8th St
Springer, NM 87747
(505) 483-2482
Springer, NM 87747
(505) 483-2482
Grades: 6-8
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Colfax County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Colfax County, NM include Raton High School, Moreno Valley High School and Cimarron High School.
How many public high schools are located in Colfax County, NM?
6 public high schools are located in Colfax County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax County, NM?
Colfax County, NM public high schools minority enrollment is 68% 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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