For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,041 students in Roosevelt County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Roosevelt County, NM are Dora High School, Floyd High School and Portales High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roosevelt County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Roosevelt County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public high schools.
Roosevelt County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Portales High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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 Roosevelt County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dora High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 School St
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
Rank: #22.
Floyd High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1564 Nm 267
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #33.
Portales High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 South Knoxville Ave
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7015
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7015
Grades: 9-12
| 807 students
Rank: #44.
Elida High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 North Church
Elida, NM 88116
(575) 274-6211
Elida, NM 88116
(575) 274-6211
Grades: 7-12
| 87 students
Roosevelt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Broad Horizons Alt. High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1034 Community Way
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
1216 West Ivy
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Grades: 6
| n/a students
525 South Chicago
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Grades: 1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Roosevelt County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Roosevelt County, NM include Dora High School, Floyd High School and Portales High School.
How many public high schools are located in Roosevelt County?
4 public high schools are located in Roosevelt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Roosevelt County?
Roosevelt County public high schools minority enrollment is 65% 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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